Elizabeth Ficocelli is a best-selling, award-winning author of ten books for adults and young people. Her books include Lourdes: Font of Faith, Hope & Charity; The Fruits of Medjugorje: Stories of True and Lasting Conversion; and The Imitation of Christ for Children (Paulist Press) and Shower of Heavenly Roses: Stories of the Intercession of St. Therese of Lisieux (The Crossroad Publishing Company). A Catholic convert and mother of four, Elizabeth is a frequent guest on Catholic radio and television. She is also a popular speaker at conferences, parish retreats, and schools.