A Lost Shepherd, Michael Ripple

This is a book that speaks to our time... Our Lady and Pope John Paul II Signed Copies are available. Please use the contact page for more information.

Truly the story of A Lost Shepherd continues... As Providence has it, I will be traveling and staying in Vatican City for the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII. For those who have read the story, John Paul II figures largely in my return to the Roman Catholic Church. Together with Our Lady of Medujgorje they guided our return. It was on the night he died that I happened to be outside St. James Church in Medujgorje.  On that very night I was brought to my knees and uttered a prayer--a prayer from an ex-communicated ex-priest. "John Paul, pray for me. pray for my wife. pray for our son..." (the rest is in the book) So, an old friend offered the possibility of my traveling and staying with him. At the urging of my lovely wife (I didn't want to go, the older I get the more of a hermit I have become), I said yes. Of course I will carry intentions with me, one of which is for the 'lost'.

“ 5.0 out of 5 stars   A Must Read for Catholics and Non Catholics.....   By   Lovin this Purchase Format: Perfect Paperback An informative and wonderful read about a priest's journey; allowing the reader to go into the depth of his heart. As a devoted Catholic I have never known how very important it is to understand that our priests have struggles too and how very important it is for us to pray for them; for all of our "shepherds" doing God's work. I always looked "up" to our priests; once ordained and seeimingly unapproachable; so sacred. I never gave it much thought that they are human and have struggles too. We have all had "Doubting Thomas" experiences but it should never prevent us from wanting to preach the good news. I am such a Michael Ripple fan. Thank you Mr. Ripple for writing this much needed book. " A hope that despite all our faults, God is truly for us and he will help us with our journey, just  ASK.  ...