From Prison to Paradise: A Story of Radical Trust in God's Divine Mercy

This title will be released on February 14, 2025

Deacon Carl Cleveland was a loving, successful, faithful man when his world came crashing down. Sentenced unjustly to prison, he endured the loss of all he had: his reputation, home, career, and family. From Prison to Paradise is the moving and inspirational account of Carl and his family discovery of God’s mercy and peace in the midst of their ordeal. Kitty Cleveland, an acclaimed singer and retreat leader, shares her own journey of surrender and trust, along with her father’s captivating and often humorous stories from “the inside.” Immaculee Ilibagiza, survivor of the Rwandan genocide and bestselling author, writes, “If you have ever struggled to make sense of suffering, forgive, or renew your faith, this book has something for you.”

Guestbook

Jeanie

I absolutely love your CD of the Divine Mercy Chaplet being sung. Thank you for sharing your music with us.

Patty Harrison

Thank you so much for the presentation at Magnificat SOTI yesterday. At times the Spirit was so heavy upon us as you told your dad’s story. He truly was called to walk the Via Dolorosa in a more severe way than most. As we are told in the Scriptures.. How much God loved this deacon […]

Jacqueline Plaisance Chambaz

Hi Kitty, Just discovered you and your music which is beautiful and inspiring! It seems we have some things in common.My father who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a Catholic Deacon and I’m the oldest child. My husband and I adopted a little girl from China 3 years ago, who is now almost […]

Kathy Meyer

Dear Kitty, I just listened to my new Chant CD – it is so special!  so nice to have all those favorite and familiar works on one Cd.  I love the way you recorded it.  I hope to use it in my hospice work as well as for personal reflection. Best wishes on it's promotion…I […]

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The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Good Counsel

April 26, 2017; Several years ago, I sought spiritual direction from a priest in New Orleans who happens to have many mystical gifts. When I walked into the room, he said, “I see Our Lady of Good Counsel with you.” This is a centuries-old title for the Blessed Virgin Mary with a miraculous image associated with it. I was unfamiliar with the image, but when I returned home I realized that the icon hanging in my bedroom, which had been brought to me by my sister Caroline as a souvenir from Italy, was indeed Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Shortly thereafter, I gave a concert in Pensacola, FL. A delightful woman named Sara Edwards gifted me with a beautiful blue pearl and crystal necklace that she had made for me. Sara said that she usually adds a medal of St. Therese, but something told her that I needed Our Lady of Good Counsel! I think she was trying to get my attention. As my friend Katsey put it, Our Lady was just letting me know that she’s always here for me.

And then in September of 2018, I needed a birthday gift for a special friend, and I wanted it to be meaningful to her. As I prayed to Mother Mary for guidance, I instantly saw an image of Our Lady of Good Counsel in watercolor, a medium I don’t work in. After digging around in my daughter’s art supplies, I found what I needed and began to draw with watercolor pencils. I held my breath when I had to add the water, but it revealed a sweetness and tenderness that I came to love.

My friend appreciated the gift, and then it ended up on the cover of Religious LifeMagazine, which is sent to 2500 religious and every bishop in the U.S. They received it right before their general counsel to discuss the scandals caused by clergy in the Catholic Church–perfect timing for Our Lady of Good Counsel to land in their chanceries!

Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Do you need some wise, loving advice from your heavenly mother? Turn to her. She is always, always waiting for you. For more information about the miraculous image: www.clavermissionarysisters.org/?page_id=289. To purchase 11×14 matted and signed prints of My painting of Our Lady of Good Counsel, please visit my Etsy shop.