Rising Again: A Journey of Faith, Formation, and Surrender
Rising Again: A Journey of Faith, Formation, and Surrender is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir by Fr. Nelson P. Boren that chronicles a journey through struggles, disappointments, healing, and renewed purpose. With honesty and faith, Fr. Nelson reflects on the challenges of priestly formation, moments of rejection and uncertainty, and the grace of God that carried him through life’s challenges.
Rooted in real-life experiences and spiritual reflection, Rising Again offers hope to anyone who has faced failure, loss, silence, or discouragement. More than a memoir, it is a testimony of resilience, surrender, and the transforming power of faith.
Through stories of perseverance and trust in God’s providence, readers are reminded that no setback is final and no one is beyond the reach of grace. This uplifting book invites readers to let go of the past, embrace healing, and find the courage to rise again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fr. Nelson P. Boren is a Roman Catholic priest whose ministry is rooted in faith, compassion, and the belief that God’s grace can transform even the most difficult moments of life. Through years of formation and pastoral experience with the Vincentians in the Philippines, he has developed a passion for pastoral ministry aimed at the poor. Guided by the spirituality of St. Vincent de Paúl based on the Lukan Gospel, “Evangelizare Paupiribus Mesit Me” — “He has come to bring the Good News to the poor” (Luke 4:18) — he offers spiritual guidance based on his personal experiences of struggle and renewal in his vocation journey. Thus, He makes his ministry joyful and fruitful wherever he serves. As a result, he has become a source of encouragement and perseverance for many seeking hope and spiritual healing.
Originally from the Philippines and now serving in Canada, Fr. Nelson shares a message of resilience, surrender, and trust in God’s providence. His writing reflects a deeply personal journey marked by challenges, perseverance, and spiritual growth.
As the author of Rising Again: A Journey of Faith, Formation, and Surrender, Fr. Nelson opens his heart to readers through an honest and inspiring memoir that speaks to anyone who has experienced family separation, rejection, loss, uncertainty, or the desire to begin again. His mission is to remind others that no failure is final and that God’s grace continues to lead us toward healing, purpose, and renewal.
