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Deacon Tom Whalen was born in 1936 in Hannibal, Missouri. A pharmacist by profession, he served as a hospital pharmacy director and later as a consultant for the Missouri Division of Aging. Ordained a permanent deacon in 1996, he has dedicated his life to prison ministry, pro-life advocacy, and Eucharistic Adoration. Married to Cecilia since 1961, they have eight children and numerous grandchildren.
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Deacon Tom Whalen
Deacon Tom Whalen was born May 11, 1936, in Hannibal, Missouri, and raised in a devout Catholic family. A pharmacist by profession, he served as a hospital pharmacy director in Hannibal and later as a consulting pharmacist for the State of Missouri, retiring in 1998. Ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Jefferson City in 1996, he has ministered in prisons, nursing homes, and hospitals for over two decades. He has also been actively involved in youth ministry, leading numerous Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreats as well as more than 40 prison retreats. A deep devotion to the Eucharist, the Rosary, and pro-life advocacy has marked his life.
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A Sign Driven Life
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A Sign Driven Life
How God has Guided My Life with Signs
A Sign Driven Life – How God Has Guided My Life with Signs is Deacon Thomas M. Whalen’s spiritual memoir chronicling 88 years of recognizing divine guidance through everyday events. From his Catholic upbringing in Hannibal, Missouri, through his pharmacy career, marriage to Cecilia, raising eight children, and ordination as a permanent deacon, Whalen identifies God’s hand in family, ministry, and service. The book emphasizes Marian devotion, Eucharistic adoration, and pro-life commitment while recounting miraculous healings, Medjugorje pilgrimages, prison ministry, and life-changing signs. Written for Catholic audiences, it offers practical wisdom and testimony of faith, encouraging readers to recognize God’s presence in their daily lives.
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Explore miraculous healings, divine signs, and a lifetime of faith in this spiritual memoir. Find guidance through Mary’s intercession, Eucharistic adoration, prison ministry, pro-life advocacy, and the Rosary’s power—all woven through a Catholic deacon’s journey from childhood to ordination and beyond.
Chapter 01
Born in 1936 to Catholic parents in Hannibal, Missouri, Whalen was named after St. Thomas More, canonized the year before his birth—a sign from the start. He grew up with three siblings, learned prayers from his grandmother Katie, attended Catholic schools, and served Mass in Latin. Playing softball, encountering a bully, and receiving a cherished glove from his father shaped his youth.
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Whalen details his siblings' paths: Dick excelled academically, worked for General Dynamics, and raised German Shepherds; Brother Pat became a traveling salesman in Southern California. After he was rear-ended, he lost some of his mental math skills, so they later moved to Idaho for retirement.
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Deacon Whalen's memoir moved me deeply. His honesty about life's struggles while always seeing God's hand reminds us that faith isn't just for Sundays. The story of his daughter Judy's healing brought me to tears. A beautiful witness to trusting God through every season of life.
Finally, a book that shows how faith and everyday life intersect. Whalen's journey from pharmacist to deacon proves God calls us in unexpected ways. His commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and prison ministry challenged me to deepen my own spiritual life. Highly recommended for anyone discerning their vocation.
I picked this up hoping for inspiration and found a friend in Deacon Tom. His stories about marriage, raising eight children, and balancing career with ministry felt so real. The way he recognizes God's signs in ordinary moments made me more attentive to my own life. A comforting, faith-filled read.
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