Discovering Saint Anthony: If You Ask For Miracles: Prayers of a Catholic Community in Pittsburgh by Doretta Lonnett Whalen, PhDThrough a spiritual awakening initiated by the death of a loved one–and of all things, a missing earring–the author, despite feeling unworthy, reveals surprising experiences which led her to Saint Anthony of Padua. One of the world's most beloved religious figures, St. Anthony made his mark as a popular preacher in the early thirteenth century. Regardless of creed, people invoke him on a range of issues, but especially Catholics do, who cultivate the belief that saints can intercede on our behalf. Dr. Whalen focuses on the saint's powerful connection as a "finder" in presenting dozens of engaging stories—heartbreaking to hilarious—she collected as part of an oral history project conducted in her Catholic parish just before the COVID pandemic. The result is an inspirational, entertaining book that fosters faith and hope in these uncertain timesDoretta Whalen is a retired adjunct professor: at University of Pittsburgh, teaching Jazz Voice and inheriting the popular History of Jazz, named Editor’s Pick Best Class by The Pitt News in 2013; at Penn State Greater Allegheny founding PSGA (Penn State Greater A Cappella) Melody Lions. As host of American Public Radio show on WYEP 91.3 FM Pittsburgh,“Cruise Control for a Sunday,” she interviewed guests and created “Classic Jazz Revue” voice-over episodes. Her dissertation on jazz vocalist Billie Holiday suggests that exposure to chant helped shape her singing style. Doretta serves the church as cantor and volunteer. She teaches voice in her home studio. Her pastimes include texting with her grandchildren, swimming, tap dancing, flower and herb gardening, and learning Spanish on [email protected]  https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Saint-Anthony-Community-Pittsburgh/dp/1631294458http://www.mainspringbooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41323msb.mp3