Struggling under the weight of guilt, frustration, and fractured relationships, Maria longs for peace but doubts it’s even possible. When an invitation to The Spiritual Peace Project lands in her lap, she reluctantly steps into an eight-week journey of faith and self-discovery. Guided by Deacon James, a man who knows the cost of transformation firsthand, Maria learns to confront her spiritual debts, embrace forgiveness, and discover the power of gratitude, prayer, and virtue.
Through relatable struggles and profound moments of grace, Maria uncovers the gift of God’s unchanging love—a treasure she never realized was hers all along.
Becoming Whole is an inspiring story of redemption and renewal, offering readers a heartfelt invitation to grow in faith and let God’s peace transform their lives.
Thom Sisson is a Catholic author, mentor, and creator of The Spiritual Peace Project, a faith formation initiative focused on helping people move from spiritual burden toward healing, forgiveness, prayer, and peace. His own return to the Church through the mercy of Christ shaped the heart of Becoming Whole and continues to influence his writing and ministry.
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.
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.
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.
Ryan Starrett was birthed and reared in Jackson, Mississippi. After receiving degrees from the University of Dallas, Adams State University and Spring Hill College, as well as spending a ten-year hiatus in Texas, he has returned home to continue his teaching career at his alma mater in Madison, Mississippi.
Kenneth Francis is the current Editor of