Three Who Saw Mary (A Case for Prayer) by Richard Parnes

Three Who Saw Mary (A Case for Prayer) by Richard Parnes

Three Who Saw Mary (A Case for Prayer)

by Richard Parnes

In Three Who Saw Mary, Richard Parnes weaves a faith-filled story of three young women from different backgrounds whose mysterious visions draw them together at St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church. Guided by the Blessed Mother, Kaye, Pamela, and Anna Maria discover a shared calling rooted in prayer, compassion, service, and hope. Their journey reveals how faith can transform personal struggles into purpose—and how ordinary people can become instruments of peace in a troubled world.

Paperback $22.95 | Audible: $14.99 | Kindle $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

“Richard Parnes offers a compelling meditation on prayer, providence, and Marian devotion. Through three distinct lives, he shows how grace can transform suffering into service and uncertainty into faith, hope, and purposeful Christian action today.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Richard Parnes attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He later moved to Los Angeles and spent 34 years working in the telecommunications industry, first with GTE of California and later as a contractor with what is now Verizon.

Parnes never lost sight of his first novel, The Death Maze, which he published in 2011 and republished in 2014. He subsequently completed its sequel, The Death Maze Book 2 – The Other.

Now retired, Parnes lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Mila.

 

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Dominic Pichotta is a fiction writer who resides in Minnesota. He is the seventh of nine in his family and an uncle to four. When he is not writing, he can be found reading about the saints, composing music, playing saxophone, or enjoying a game of baseball. (Go Twins!) You can visit his website at dominicpichotta.mailerpage.io

 

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Thom Sisson is a Catholic author, mentor, and ministry leader dedicated to helping others find healing and peace through faith. Originally from Bonne Terre, Missouri, he now lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife, Rio, and their son, Eddie.

For many years, Thom walked a path of darkness, feeling distant from God and the Church. A life-changing confession opened his eyes to the power of Christ’s mercy, leading him to rediscover his faith and commit himself to serving others. Now, he is actively involved in various ministries, including Mentorship with the Archdiocese of Omaha, Knights of Columbus, faith formation programs, and outreach to the homeless. He frequently shares his testimony, helping others embrace God’s love and forgiveness.

Thom has worked for over 22 years as a Payroll Coordinator and Network Administrator for a fourth-generation, family-owned trucking company, where he enjoys connecting with people of all backgrounds and sharing the message of the Gospel.

Becoming Whole: A Journey Toward Spiritual Peace is Thom’s first book and a central part of The Spiritual Peace Project, a program he developed to guide individuals toward healing and transformation. Through storytelling, practical reflection, and a deep focus on gratitude, forgiveness, and prayer, he hopes to inspire readers to experience true peace and deepen their relationship with God.

When he’s not writing, Thom enjoys reading, mentoring others in their faith, and finding ways to make complex spiritual truths more accessible to those searching for meaning. He looks forward to using Becoming Whole to reach parish communities and individuals, helping them walk in the light of Christ’s love.

 

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TESTIMONIALS

“I was intrigued with Julianna’s personal mystery as she wrestles with her own emotions to discover how and who she loves while finding her own strengths of faith and character. Virginia Lee Bliss has a grasp of the female psyche like Dorothy Parker and a Parker-like wit that Virginia shows us time and again. When I say “Parker-like wit, I do not mean the ribald, sarcastic, sardonic wit, but I do mean the incisive sense of the motives of characters, like when Julianna sees through corrupt politics or unearths the darker motives that lead even to murderous acts. And, in a way, Julianna is a perfect Catholic foil to the kind of ribald woman that Parker portrays. What really sold me on the book was the descriptive power that Virginia brings to her story. For me, the story is a page-turner.” – Patrick Chalmers

“In The Dark Side of the Valley, Virginia Lee Bliss weaves romance, adventure, and mystery into a fascinating story featuring the talented and lovable Julianna. The young adventuress, with degrees in music from a Massachusetts conservatory and from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, accepts a job in the scenic Massachusetts Pioneer Valley. Like many young persons, Julianna faces the challenges of making ends meet and finding an affordable place to live. And like so many young women, she dreams of meeting Mr. Right. But she never expected to become a detective—until the hocking disappearance of a thirteen-year-old boy.  Despite her efforts to remain uninvolved, clues come her way and so does romance. The reader will admire Julianna’s creativity and ingenuity, empathize with her dilemmas, laugh at her humorous take on life, and rejoice in her successes.” – Don Mulcare

“A gripping and morally charged narrative, Bliss’s novel draws readers into a shadowed landscape where faith, suffering, and human frailty collide, revealing grace not as escape, but as a hard-won illumination within darkness.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Virginia Lee Bliss brings the perspective of a traveler, teacher and biologist, to her published works. Her experience of living in Scotland and Poland appears in her books, as do her years of teaching college biology. She lives on a lake in Central Massachusetts, where she’s inspired by the history and beauty of New England.

 

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Dr. Michael J. Morris brings a unique perspective to the thriller genre, combining his extensive academic background in biblical studies with a talent for crafting compelling narratives that explore the intersection of language, history, and the unseen spiritual realm.

With a doctoral degree in biblical studies and years of research into early Christian demonology, Morris has published on topics ranging from Jewish angelology in the Dead Sea Scrolls to the development of early Christian anti-demonic traditions. His academic work provides an authentic foundation for the supernatural and historical elements that drive his fiction.

Morris earned his Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, and his M.A. in Scripture from Augustine Institute. He has taught Scripture and theology for the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, the University of Mary, and Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He served as a contributing writer for the Augustine Institute’s Bible in a Year and Word of Life curriculum projects, and is the author of “Warding Off Evil: Apotropaic Tradition in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Synoptic Gospels.” His scholarly work has appeared in the Catholic Biblical Quarterly and other academic publications.

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The Chronicles of Law: A Novel by Gen Ponce

The Chronicles of Law: A Novel by Gen Ponce

The Chronicles of Law: A Novel

by Gen Ponce

Humans never existed.
The burden of morality fell to predators.

Herald, a young Australian magpie raised by a raven and taught the principles of the Breath, believes that dignity lies not in appetite but in restraint. Sent across the southern lands to share those teachings, he finds a world of intelligent creatures struggling to reconcile survival with conscience.

When a devastating wildfire destroys an entire colony, leaders from across the land gather to forge a new order. What begins as a sincere effort to preserve peace gradually hardens into an expanding system of laws that ignores the realities of life. Predators starve. Communities fracture. Those who preach virtue increasingly fail to live by it themselves.

As hunger, loss, and disillusionment close in around him, Herald is forced to confront questions no law can answer: How much harm can a good creature endure before it breaks? Can mercy survive failure? And what becomes of a society that values purity more than life?

 
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TESTIMONIALS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gen Ponce is a freelance author, artist, and community organizer from South Texas. A devoted Catholic, wife, and mother, she draws inspiration from Scripture, philosophy, and the beauty of the natural world to create stories that explore the deepest questions of the human person. Her writing reflects a lifelong love of storytelling and the Christian intellectual tradition. The Chronicles of Law, her debut novel, presents a richly imagined allegory of truth, freedom, virtue, and redemption through an unforgettable cast of animal characters.

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