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The Irish seem to possess a peculiar ability to put just the right words to any situation, as evidenced by the long and cherished tradition of Irish blessings. And perhaps no one is better equipped to draw out the spiritual truths and personal application of those blessings than award-winning novelist Jennifer Deibel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her years living and exploring Ireland always on her heart, and after authoring several works of fiction set on the Emerald Isle, Jennifer invites you on a 31-day journey to deepen your faith. Both well-known and more obscure, these inspiring reflections on Irish blessings will strengthen your heart and draw you closer to God's grace. 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Revell Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 5.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780800745998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Deibel\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of several historical romance novels set in Ireland, including \u003ci\u003eA Dance in Donegal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lady of Galway Manor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Irish Matchmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Glen\u003c\/i\u003e. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona with her husband and their three children. You can find her online at JenniferDeibel.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jennifer Deibel \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47809109885085,"sku":"9780800745998","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_823287b0-4ff5-4051-9f6e-42f8727f5701.jpg?v=1775556457"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/collections\/literary-collections-european-english-irish-scottish-welsh.oembed?page=2","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}