Leavitt Peak Press Presents a Spiritually Rich Lenten Journey in “A Sweet Oblation” by Irma Silva-Barbeau, OCDS, PhD

Leavitt Peak Press is honored to announce the release of “A Sweet Oblation,” a compelling and allegorical spiritual novel by Irma Silva-Barbeau, OCDS, PhD. With deep theological insight and imaginative storytelling, this profound work explores themes of suffering, divine purpose, and self-giving love through the eyes of a young girl named Isabel.

Set against the richly textured backdrop of a Catholic island town off the coast of West Africa in the 1950s, “A Sweet Oblation” offers a moving Lenten parable. When Isabel embarks on a mysterious journey beginning on Ash Wednesday, she encounters a series of symbolic characters who challenge, guide, and inspire her transformation.

From the wise and enigmatic Mina to the crippled Mr. Little Hands, from the humble beggar Mr. Tallman to the ailing Miss Mary, each figure becomes a spiritual touchstone, revealing divine truths through suffering, service, and love.

A Journey of the Heart, An Offering of the Soul

At its core, the novel redefines the meaning of oblation, an offering to God, not as ritual alone, but as a living sacrifice of love, compassion, and action. As Isabel travels through a mystical land beyond a dark tunnel, she discovers that suffering is not the end, but the beginning of deeper purpose.

Dr. Irma Silva-Barbeau, a Secular Discalced Carmelite and theologian, weaves Catholic tradition, allegory, and personal faith into a deeply resonant narrative that will appeal to readers of all denominations seeking spiritual enrichment.

Availability

“A Sweet Oblation” is now available in paperback and digital formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent booksellers nationwide.

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“A Sweet Oblation” is a literary pilgrimage of the soul, reminding us that through suffering, love, and surrender, even the smallest offering can become a profound gift to God.

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