In Go in Peace: May Our Lives Always Give Glory to God, retired firefighter, deacon, chaplain, and teacher Tony Surozenski reflects on a lifetime of service shaped by faith, family, and courage. Through stories of firefighting, prayer, miracles of the Eucharist, and humble lessons learned, he reveals how God’s grace guided every chapter. A heartfelt testimony to finding peace, purpose, and gratitude in serving others for the greater glory of God.
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“We have read this wonderful book written by one of our dear Deacons at our parish. We are so blessed to have him. “Go in Peace” is a well-written, uplifting, easy-to-read book. It’s thought-provoking and provides an insightful view into how he intertwines family and career to enrich his spiritual life, mixed with a nice touch of humor. It is definitely well worth the read!” – Members of St. Pius X Rosary Group, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
“In writing Go in Peace, Deacon Tony shares a wonderful explanation of how prayer, Holy Mass and the Rosary guide you through your everyday life. With guidance from Deacon Tony’s book my daily prayer life changed, and helped center me knowing God is by my side in everything I do.” – Kathleen J. Barrett, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Diaconate, Diocese of Worcester
“A retired Firefighter/Fire Chaplin/Teacher Looks back on his years of service is a heartfelt journey through one’s life that is well written and easy to read. Tony has elegantly tied in how his faith in the lord has enriched his life experiences from childhood into adulthood…. Experiences that range personally as a husband, father and friend to many…professionally as a firefighter and a science teacher, as well as spiritually as an ordained deacon in the Catholic Church. The chapters flow beautifully. There is great detail of his personal experiences that have deepened his faith in the lord which has enriched his life as well as the life of many others. Brilliantly written, a must read.” – Jim Clayton, Retired President/COO Target Securities, Member New York Stock
“I’ve been around for a long time but have never met a writer like Deacon Tony. I found this book to be extremely interesting from a writer who talks from the heart and extremely cares about the good will of people. This story tells about real love and feelings that Tony feels for others and people he will never forget. God Bless you Tony and please continue to write.” – Stephen Ring, former Professional Baseball Player
“Tony Surozenski’s Go in Peace burns with the quiet fire of a servant’s heart—faith refined through service, love tested by suffering, and peace discovered in surrender. A luminous witness to God’s glory lived and shared.” — Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists
Deacon Tony Surozenski was born on December 20, 1944, in Webster, Massachusetts, and has spent his life serving others through education, firefighting, and ministry. He attended St. Joseph Elementary School and Bartlett High School before earning a Bachelor of Science (1966) and a Master of Education from Worcester State College (now University). A certified Master Catechist in the Diocese of Worcester, he completed the four-year Diaconate Formation Program and was ordained a deacon in 1990.
Tony began his career as a science teacher in Oxford, Massachusetts, and later taught general, life, and environmental sciences for more than three decades at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, where he also served as Media Specialist. Alongside his teaching vocation, he worked as a firefighter and Captain of Ladder Company One for the Webster Fire Department from 1966 to 1990, later serving as Fire Chaplain until 2008. His compassionate leadership extended to the Massachusetts Corps of Fire Chaplains, where he was Chief Chaplain’s Aide for Spiritual Care, and to regional Critical Incident Stress Management and Suicide Prevention Teams.
In the Diocese of Worcester, he has served as both Assistant Director and Director of the Office of the Diaconate and has contributed to the Tribunal Office. His ministry and crisis work have brought him to sites of great tragedy, including Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. Deacon Tony continues to inspire through his witness of service, faith, and compassion—living out his lifelong call to bring God’s peace where it is most needed.
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Have you ever loved your family deeply and still wondered how any of you survived each other?
The Schoolie is a warm, witty, and deeply reflective coming-of-age memoir told through the “window” of a schoolie (the nickname for a converted school bus). In Becca’s big Italian Catholic family, that bus becomes “Camp-a-lot”: part road trip machine, part rolling family circus, part accidental classroom for everything you do not learn at Mass.
Inside Camp-a-lot, faith and chaos share the same bench seat.
One minute you are having a genuine spiritual moment as the Grand Canyon rolls past in all its glory. The next minute, someone is sticking their head out the window screaming “Help me!” just to watch Mom panic and Dad hit the brakes. One minute you are trying to be holy. The next you are discovering that “urban navigation language” (also known as Dad’s creative profanity) is apparently required to drive a bus-sized beast through America.
This is family life as it really is: noisy, loving, ridiculous, and formative.
The name Camp-a-lot is no accident. It playfully echoes Camelot, King Arthur’s shining ideal of honor, loyalty, and righteousness. Camelot was beautiful, and yet it still fell. And as Becca grows up and looks back from adulthood, she begins to notice the same pattern closer to home: families can be built with noble intentions, then slowly worn down by human weakness, irresponsibility, spite, and time.
Which leads to the question at the heart of this book: If goodness gets torn down so often… why bother building anything at all?
The Schoolie answers with the kind of hope that does not deny reality. It offers refreshing, family-oriented humor alongside hard-earned insight, and it lands on a simple truth echoed by Pope John Paul II: you bother because it matters. You love, you create, you try, even when you know life can be messy.
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Why this book is unique
The Schoolie isn’t really about a bus. It is about what carried you then, what shaped you, and what still carries you now: memory, faith, family, and the stubborn decision to keep building even when things fall apart.
If you are craving a memoir with heart, meaning, and genuinely refreshing family humor, come aboard. The journey matters.
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“If you are looking for a fun read, you have found it! A family road-trip tale that blends innocent humor with adult wit, The Schoolie shows how God’s grace guides discernment, orders intellect to charity, and steadies leaders in service—proving that wisdom often wears a mask of humor, turning everyday choices into moments of sanctification, community, and hope.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy
Suzanne has lived more lives than most people can name, and she writes like she’s telling the truth to God over a cup of bad coffee. With a sharp, irreverent eye for faith, family, and human nature, she transforms everyday chaos into stories that sting, delight, and linger.
Raised in the Sierra Nevadas, she sees life with the pragmatism and humor of a true mountain woman. From her latest book to her Substack newsletter One for the Road, Suzanne leaves readers laughing—and podcasters wondering why they haven’t called her sooner.
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When tragedy struck and Regina Civiletti lost her husband to a drunk driver, her world shattered. Journey to Forgiveness is her raw, heartfelt account of grief, faith, resilience, and the long road toward healing. Through harrowing memories, courtroom battles, and the daily struggle of raising three children alone, Regina discovers strength in love, community, and Christ. This moving memoir offers hope to anyone facing loss and searching for peace beyond unimaginable pain.
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“Regina Civiletti walks us through grief to grace with disarming honesty. This memoir is a school of the Cross—where love outlasts tragedy, forgiveness flowers, and Christ’s nearness steadies every step toward hope, healing, and courage.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy
Regina Civiletti is a pastoral musician, who married her best friend in 1985. Blessed with three children, she knew that life was good. In 2006, she became a widow with three teenagers. She is now the director of a clothing ministry called Matthew’s Closet and lives in Rochester, New York.
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Wonder Worker: Saint Philomena, Virgin Martyr by Cecily Hallack—newly edited and introduced by Keith Berube, PhD—revives one of the most captivating accounts of St. Philomena’s miracles. First published in 1936, this classic work portrays the youthful martyr’s lively personality and extraordinary intercessions, offering readers inspiring stories of faith, healing, and devotion to the beloved “Princess of Mugnano.”
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“Cecily Hallack’s account of St. Philomena renews faith with a freshness that speaks directly to the heart. Readers will encounter not only miraculous witness but also a companionable saint whose presence inspires courage, devotion, and joy in daily discipleship.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism
Cecily Rosemary Hallack (1898–1938) was a British writer, notable for her contributions to Catholic fiction and biography. Born in Littlehampton and deceased in Guildford, she authored works such as The Happiness of Father Happé, Mirror for Toby, and Candlelight Attic, often exploring religious themes with gentle storytelling.
Dr. Keith Berubé, author of Mary, the Beloved, Mary: The Rosary, The Relationship, and Dragons, and A Love Letter to Mary holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and completed his doctorate at the University of South Africa. His doctoral thesis concerned the eschatological reality of Mary and the intimate relationship God desires people to have with her. Dr. Berubé writes Marian articles for Homiletic and Pastoral Review, is featured in Fr. Donald Calloway’s Marian Journal Mater Misericordiae, has given various radio interviews, and has appeared on Mother Angelica’s EWTN. He teaches at Queen of Heaven Academy and resides with his wife and their five children in Columbus, Ohio.
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A tender coming-of-age story about a young girl growing up in Jamaica. Told through vivid childhood memories, the book explores family, imagination, loss, and healing. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, it invites readers into the innocence, beauty, and resilience of a girl’s journey to self-discovery beneath the shelter of a beloved tree.
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“Kelly Mahfood writes with the heart of a healer and the soul of a prophet. This book is a luminous testimony to grace, memory, and redeemed identity.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of Clarisse, or the Folly of Caprice
“You can hear the faith, hope, and charity in the words of Kelly Mahfood as she describes her childhood in Jamaica. She mentions her faith with the 23rd Psalm, … “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies …” The fortitude and the hope shown even as a child that tomorrow will be better than today. And the charity reflecting St. Mother Teresa as a nurse today. Kelly fully defines the call from Jesus!” – Michael Bluvas, author of Sanctity
Kelly Mahfood is a Jamaican-born nurse, author, and founder of Miadibes Cares. Her life’s journey— from rural childhood to U.S. healthcare leader— reflects resilience, faith, and advocacy. Her books support healing missions in Jamaica and celebrate her powerful, full-circle return home.
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In Sanctity, Michael Bluvas explores the deep unity of Catholic spirituality and suffering. Blending personal testimony with theological insight, Bluvas illustrates how following our Father as He requests leads both the body and soul to greater holiness. Drawing on Scripture, Church tradition, and lived experience, this book invites readers into a holistic path of transformation rooted in Christ’s healing love. Ideal for personal reflection or group study.
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“Michael Bluvas offers a heartfelt witness to the integrated life of faith, illuminating how our spiritual and physical well-being are inseparably linked. Sanctity is a profound guide for anyone seeking authentic holiness in today’s world.” — Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists
Michael Bluvas, a lifelong Catholic, husband, and father of seven, is a first-time author with over twenty-five years of leadership experience in business and education. Inspired by a deep love for Jesus, Mary, and the Truth, he turned from spreadsheets to Scripture, ignited by a spiritual awakening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from history, the Saints, Scripture, and Church teaching, his mission is to spark a fire of love and mercy through writing, speaking, and evangelization in the digital age.
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