Blessed George Matulaitis: Glimpses of a Life Overcoming Evil with Good

He was the renovator of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; founder of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Poor; and architect of a historic Concordat between Lithuania and the Vatican. He was a professor, seminary rector, bishop, and archbishop, now on the road to sainthood. But what was Blessed George Matulaitis (1871-1927) really like, and how does he inspire us today?

In this lively and revealing series of “sketches,” Sr. Viktorija Plečkaitytė, MVS, stitches together citations from Blessed George’s letters, lectures, and homilies to present his character, personality, and spiritual depth in a new light. On the eve of the worldwide observance of the centenary of Blessed George’s death, readers will re-discover the courageous fidelity of an extraordinary churchman who truly lived his episcopal motto, “Overcome evil with good.”

“For those who have already chosen Blessed George as their spiritual guide, Sr. Viktorija presents the dramatic daily struggles he experienced in understanding and realizing God’s will to the best of his ability through his service to others. For some, this book may lead to a meaningful decision, whether this consists in discerning their vocation or overcoming a painful struggle, ultimately becoming a fellow traveler with the Blessed. Rather than telling the story of Blessed George, the author presents her insights from having repeatedly read his thoughts and writings and shares her intimate, but not private, conversation with him so that everyone can join in and question themselves about setting out on the path to holiness.” – Paulius Subačius