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Preface

I am honored to have been asked to comment on Josie Varga's Divine Visits, a wonderful undertaking which provides real-life stories of extraordinary individuals who have experienced a divine intervention in the form of visitations by guardian spirits and angels. My work as a physicist and neurological surgeon has inexorably led me to the study of after-death communication, the existence of the afterlife, and the importance and function of guardian angels. On my office desk sits a glass 3D sculpture of German painter Bernhard Plockhorst's Schutzengel. It shows two children being protected by a guardian angel as they cross a damaged footbridge. For the past year, as patients describe their automobile accidents, I let them see and hold this small piece of art. Almost to a person, they report the awareness of some sort of divine intervention at the time of their injury. Some have described the vehicle being steered or moved by unseen forces. It is quite interesting to see that this is almost universal in cases of serious and life-threatening injuries. This has helped me to understand that everything happens for a purpose and that there are no coincidences.

The history of the Catholic Church shows that the Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael is among the oldest feasts, and as part of it, there was a tribute to the angels with an acknowledgment of their protective office and intercessory power. Angels have been with us, well described in the literature, and I will venture to say that at some point in one's life, the appreciation of guardians and angels begins to shine like a beacon as we awaken to the existence of the afterlife. In this fifth work by Josie Varga, the topic of divine intervention is covered from many different viewpoints. According to the author of this fascinating book, “Life never ends and love never dies, and that nothing can break the bonds of love—not even death.” There is a love expressed in these stories of interventions which comes in various sizes, hues, appearances, and races. They are anecdotal stories indeed, but what faith can we place in them?

I was privileged to be one of the keynote speakers at the First International Conference on After-Death Communication in Phoenix, AZ, April 2012. I concluded my first presentation on the afterlife with a mention of Dr. Michael Newton's Journey of Souls and the importance of examining the time-between-lives. I met author Robert Schwartz, author of Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned before You Were Born, who also writes about the period between lives. One thing is clear from their work and that of many others: All of us have guardian angels and guides. We need to understand and to fully appreciate how the process of divine intervention works. One day we, too, will appreciate such intervention. That is where this book is very helpful—it shows us how divine visits occur.

Do we need to call on the angels or will they simply show up when their intervention is necessary? Well, it depends. You will learn about the subtle ways in which they might make their presence known. You will also learn of the stupendous ways in which forces that seemingly violate the laws of physics are brought into play with lifesaving results. You will also read about cases in which calls are put forth and the angels promptly respond.

After reading this book, you will appreciate the fact that there is ample evidence to suggest that there is an afterlife and that angels appear when needed. They come when called upon and can assist without being asked. This wonderful book contains numerous stories of angelic visitations—all inspiring in their own right; however, the author's own angelic visitation as she lay on the radiology table, visually seeing and interacting with the orb, will move you. My eyes filled with tears of joy and understanding as I read her description of this life-saving event in the chapter “Beyond Words.” You will find the pages of this book filled with tales of total love and compassion.

With knowledge, fear tends to dissipate. Please enjoy your read.

John L. Turner, MD Author of Medicine, Miracles, and Manifestations: A Doctor's Journey through the Worlds of Divine Intervention, Near-Death Experiences, and Universal Energy. www.JohnLTurner.com