Category: Inspiration of the Week

It’s A Holiday Reader Deals and Sale of All My Books and A New Book Award Announcement to Begin The New Year of 2026. . .

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I can not be more delighted to announce a new book award that has been bestowed on my book "Secrets Of A Nun: My Own Story!" It placed as a "Notable Mention Indie Award" from the fine folks at "Shelf Media and Shelf Unbound Magazine." I am celebrating this award with all myreaders and those … Continue reading It’s A Holiday Reader Deals and Sale of All My Books and A New Book Award Announcement to Begin The New Year of 2026. . .

A 40-Year Journey to Spiritual Self-Discovery, While Celebrating My First Published Book and My Memoirs In ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story’. . .

~ Elizabeth Upton Author

To those whose lives are consecrated To the service of Humanity And to our Earth And to all creatures large and small". . . ACKNOWLEDGMENTSSince I began writing books over 40 years ago, my beloved twin sister, Eileen, who has since passed, has been my most devoted supporter and advisor. Her encouragement played a significant … Continue reading A 40-Year Journey to Spiritual Self-Discovery, While Celebrating My First Published Book and My Memoirs In ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story’. . .

An Article Share Of Carlos Acutis, the First Millennial Saint. Shared by ‘Word on Fire'(.org) Magazine. A Gift and Blessing Given To The World. . .

Courtesy of Word on Fire. org Father Billy Swan
~ Elizabeth Upton Author

I wanted to share a tremendous blessing and miracle that deserves to rise above the noise and chaos of our time. It’s particularly significant for young teens and millennials: the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint of our generation. Carlo, an Italian teenager who tragically passed away at the age of 15 in … Continue reading An Article Share Of Carlos Acutis, the First Millennial Saint. Shared by ‘Word on Fire'(.org) Magazine. A Gift and Blessing Given To The World. . .

Sharing a Brilliant Man, a Brilliant French Scholar, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. He Was a Philosopher, Paleontologist, Jesuit Priest, Even Despite Constant Vatican Censure of His Works. . .

~ Elizabeth Upton Author

"Many decades ago, when I was 17, my mother sent me a profound book called "The Phenomenon of Man," by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. The text was written in the 1930s but was published only posthumously in 1955. He was born on 1 May 1881 – passed 10 April 1955, Easter Sunday), and was a … Continue reading Sharing a Brilliant Man, a Brilliant French Scholar, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. He Was a Philosopher, Paleontologist, Jesuit Priest, Even Despite Constant Vatican Censure of His Works. . .

News, Updates, and Kindle Treats – As I Continue To Celebrate ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story,’ In Its 40th Year of The First Published Edition in 1985. . .

~ Elizabeth Upton Author

Welcome, Friends & ReadersI am Happy to Share Some UpdatesWith You As I Continue CelebratingThe 40th Year of "Secrets Of A Nun:My Own Story." I am delighted to share the photo above, which features my book showcased in the wonderful Montecito Journal newspaper at the end of June 2025! It is a wonderful newspaper in … Continue reading News, Updates, and Kindle Treats – As I Continue To Celebrate ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story,’ In Its 40th Year of The First Published Edition in 1985. . .