Priest: A Love Story

by J. Michael Donovan

Overview

An Unhappy Priest
Fr. Salvador, Pastor of an ancient Catholic parish, deems it advisable to request a sabbatical as his church is selected for closure by the Bishop. Friends offer a Carolina beach condominium for R & R, but fail to recall a similar offer to their relative...
An Attractive Nun
Sister Grace, visiting Carolina to interview for a social work position, expects only sun and solace as she journeys to her cousin's condo, unprepared to meet Sal, her surprise roommate...

A Love Results
Two special individuals, dragging heavy burdens of life-altering stress, are thrown together by fate. Somehow, these strong spirits blend and mature creating an unexpected and unique tale of true love.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152604535
Publisher:	SynergEbooks
Publication date:	12/07/2015
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	376 KB

About the Author

J Michael Donovan grew up in Syracuse, NY early in the last century, an only child of Irish and German Catholic 'drinkers.' He still recalls family visits to an 'Uncle' priest where as the family partied in the Rectory, while he, with his cousins, would create a play 'Mass' in the chapel. It is his earliest memory of a lasting fascination with the Church.

As the years went by, the author lost touch with the church of his youth, but his family's drinking difficulties ultimately led him into a new career as an alcoholism family counselor. In time, he became director of therapy at an alcoholism treatment center in North Carolina. It was during this period that he began to hone his writing skills, producing many lectures and professional articles on alcoholism and drug addiction.

As an alcoholism family counselor in the 80's, he counseled a retired priest and a young associate priest who acted as family member. That telling encounter prompted a return to the church of his youth and eventually ignited a renewed, lasting interest in those extraordinary men and women who consistently dedicate their lives to a traditional faith, Church, and way of life. It became the key to his inspirational story of Father Sal and Sister Grace, who struggle with a burning love for their God, their Church, and each other.

Donovan lives with his wife in North Carolina where he enjoys writing, gardening and volunteering in the parish community.