From Light to More Light: God’s Plan and You

Susan Perna -Author

Inspired by the work of Dr. Sofia Cavalletti (1917-2011), a Hebrew scripture scholar and Gianna Gobbi (1919-2002), a student of Maria Montessori, this book “From Light to More Light, God’s Plan and You!” highlights just some of their work with young children in Rome. The children’s hands-on work with tangible materials helps to nurture their encounter with God and calls them to prayer.

Archbishop Richard Gagnon, President of Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has endorsed this book and given his Imprimatur.


Archbishop Michael Miller, Archdiocese of Vancouver, BC affirms, “It is not only dogmatically sound but also thoroughly charming for adults, and I can imagine most effective for young children.”


“Forty years ago, when I came across a way of supporting faith formation in children through contemplative engagement with hands-on materials. This program, called the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, was developed by Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi in Rome more than sixty years ago. It has slowly and quietly spread around the world, to 37 countries.”

— Susan Perna, Author of “From Light to More Light

English/Chinese Bilingual

English/French Bilingual

11″x8.5″, 52 pages