Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo

Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You

By Luciano Regolo · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You is both a luminous spiritual biography and a profoundly human witness to trust in God amid suffering. Written from within the living memory of Don Dolindo Ruotolo—through the testimony of his devoted niece, Grazia, and the careful research of Luciano Regolo—this book draws readers into the hidden holiness of a priest who lived entirely for the will of God.

From a childhood marked by poverty and injustice, through decades of misunderstanding and ecclesial persecution borne in silence, to an interior life of astonishing intimacy with Christ, Don Dolindo emerges as a modern mystic whose simple prayer of surrender continues to change lives. Interwoven with firsthand accounts, Marian devotion, and extraordinary graces, this work reveals a sanctity forged not in comfort, but in humility, obedience, and love for the Church.

• How radical surrender to God’s will brings peace in suffering
• The spiritual legacy of Don Dolindo and his connection to Padre Pio
• A concrete model of trust, prayer, and Eucharistic devotion
• Why obedience and humility are the soil of authentic mysticism

From the Book

“I hold these pains dear; they are the only homage I can give to God in my misery. For I can only give Him my misery, and this helps me to humble myself.”
— Don Dolindo Ruotolo

Intended Audience

This book is ideal for Catholics carrying heavy crosses, those struggling to trust God amid confusion or suffering, and readers drawn to authentic mysticism rooted in obedience, Marian devotion, and Eucharistic life. It is especially meaningful for those seeking holiness that is real, costly, and fully Catholic.

FAQs

Is this a devotional or a biography?
It is both. The book offers a historically grounded biography while serving as a practical guide to surrendering one’s life to God’s will.

Does this focus on extraordinary phenomena?
While miracles and charisms are present, the emphasis remains on humility, obedience, and fidelity to the Church.