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With a foreword by Dr. Jeanne Schindler, fellow of the John Paul II Institute, more than seventy beautiful images from different churches accompany twenty-one reflections written by women, on the meaning of the Eighth Station of the Cross and how Jesus continues to greet them today. 

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, described this book as “uniquely beautiful”, and Sr. Nathalie Bequart, XMCJ, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, wrote,

“Everywhere in the world, women are always the first victims of conflict, violence, poverty, abuse, unemployment, climate crisis…So many women experience suffering, but as courageous bearers of life they also show incredible resilience and highlight paths to follow Christ from His Passion to Resurrection. This book in honor of Deirdre McQuade is a beautiful and powerful expression of the paschal journey of so many women from yesterday to today who, like her, are close to Jesus carrying his cross... These voices of women of faith are a true gift for the Church to empower other women.”

Net proceeds from the sale of this photo-journal benefit the Sisters of Life.

AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS 2023 FINALIST

Betrayal. Reconciliation. Redemption.

In 1945, ancient documents tied to the very beginnings of Christianity are unearthed in Naj Hammadi, Egypt.

Theft, murder, and intrigue follow. 

Now, only a Coptic nun, Sister Sahira Rafiq, can translate the first-person testimonies of the earliest followers of Christ—Peter, Lydia, Paul, Lucina, Silas, Priscilla, Xanthippe, Luke, and Timothy—and complete the centuries-old quest to find the hidden relics of the founders of the church.

The critics say:

“A thought-provoking novel from Christopher J. Mooney… Well-researched and inspired by actual lost books of the Bible and various apocryphal gospels, this is a linguistically consistent and impressive read. Rich in meaningful storytelling and imbued with fresh Christian wisdom via known historical figures, this powerful narrative offers a creative extrapolation of beloved spiritual stories.” 

—SPR Reviews

“The author’s brilliant research serves the authentic character voices. The intriguing plot weaves fact and fiction seamlessly. I loved every page of this novel!”

—Brian Kaufman, A Persistent Echo(winner of the 2023 American Writers Award for Historical Fiction)

“I really enjoyed this… Full of historical detail and extremely well-researched. Interesting and engaging from start to finish.”

—Joanna Acevedo, Unsaid Things (Flexible Press, 2021), List of Demands (Bottlecap Press, 2022)

“Clearly well-researched… Each place feels concrete and real and fleshed out, as do the characters, as does each time period.”

—Loisa Fenichell, Wandering in All Directions of This Earth (winner of the 2022 Ghost Peach Press Prize)
 

Who destroyed thousands of letters which concealed a secret family history burned - and why?

Inspired by a true story, this is the sole surviving record of the paths of three generations involved in the growth of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, Russia's KGB, and the Franciscan's Ordo Fratum Minorum, through Washington, London, Moscow, Montreal and the Middle East - and the deadly consequences of their decisions.