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Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is an artist, writer, and speaker who loves to explore the relationship between art and faith. His work and ministry have been featured in ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER, Mickey’s published books include a collaboration with Kathy Coffey entitled WOMEN OF MERCY. (Orbis Press) BLESSED ART THOU, is a collection of paintings and essays about Mary with prayers by Fr. Richard Fragomeni. (World Library Publications) A companion book, AT THE NAME OF JESUS, soon followed. He has also illustrated and written a three-volume series on patron saints entitled PATRONS AND PROTECTORS (Liturgy Training Publications) and an art and meditation book, JOURNEY WITH THERESE OF LISIEUX. (Sheed and Ward). THIS LITTLE LIGHT (Orbis Press) gives insight into the life Sr. Thea Bowman, Mickey’s hero. JESUS A to Z and MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY (World Library Publications) are catechetical children’s books celebrating art, symbol and faith. In addition to creating artwork, Mickey is a presenter at retreats, schools, and conferences nation-wide. He has been a teacher and director at the Grunewald Guild, an ecumenical art community in Brother Mickey’s studio is in south Whatever the titles of his presentations and whatever type of audience, Mickey’s message is always about the healing power of art and its ability to lead us to light and grace.