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Known by her religious name Mother Eugenia Elisabetta Ravasio, the author was born on September 4, 1907 in Capriolo, Italy. She is recognized chiefly for her contribution to Christian literature with her work 'The Father Speaks to His Children'. Entering the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles at a young age, Mother Eugenia's spiritual journey was marked by her reported mystical experiences, in which she claimed to have received messages from God the Father. Her writings, particularly 'The Father Speaks to His Children', document these alleged divine communications and offer insight into her understanding of God's paternal love for humanity. The book delves into themes of familial and unconditional divine love, and it interconnects theology with accessible spiritual guidance, thereby carving a unique place for itself in 20th-century Christian mysticism. Her literary style is characterized by an intimate, conversational tone meant to bridge the gap between the divine and the everyday believer. The book gained prominence after a lengthy ecclesiastical examination, which concluded affirmatively on the orthodoxy of its content, thus allowing the messages a wider readership within the Christian community. Mother Eugenia's influence continues to resound in various religious circles, marked by devotion and a renewed appreciation for God's fatherly aspects.