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In this book of reflections about Benedictine spirituality, author Daniel Conway shares with readers his reflections on the joy and peace that he has found in and through 50 years of association with women and men who follow the "Benedictine Way." In spite of what some would say, the Benedictine way is not primarily about the fuga mundi (withdrawal or "flight from the world"). It is, instead, a way of "being in the world but not of it," a manner of engagement that allows Christians to enjoy all the good things God has made without turning them into false idols that distort our values and consume us in the process. Archabbot Kurt Stasiak of Saint Meinrad summarizes Benedictine monasticism as "seeking God in community" which presumes a commitment to being guided by others and helping others find God. Prayer and fidelity to the common life are the principal ways that followers of St. Benedict seek God in community over the course of a whole lifetime. Archabbot Kurt goes on to say that "mutual obedience to the Rule, the abbot and to each other is the way to God" for monks and for all who strive to live according to the teaching of St. Benedict. Once it is understood and lived authentically, the Benedictine Way is truly a way of peace and joy. That never happens overnight. It takes time to absorb the principles and practices of Benedictine spirituality and to integrate them into our minds and hearts. This is true for vowed monks whose whole lives are dedicated to living the Rule of Benedict in a particular place and time. It's also true for ordinary people who are not called to be monks but who are seeking ways to live the Gospel that can help them cope with the madness of everyday living "in the world."

Just after nine o'clock, Father Salvatore E. Turiddu walked through the front door of Interpol's Rome headquarters and asked to see the agent in charge. He didn't have to wait long before he was introduced to the chief inspector, the head of the Rome office. Father T (as everyone calls him) explained that he was a priest from the United States whose family came from Sicily. He told the chief inspector that he was a close friend of the cardinal who had recently been threatened by terrorists and that the purpose of his visit was to learn more about this unfortunate situation and offer his assistance. "I regret to inform you, Monsignore," the chief inspector said to Father T, "that your friend the cardinal was abducted last night from a small monastery in Umbria where he was staying after receiving several terrorist threats here in Rome and at the Vatican." "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, what a catastrophe!" exclaimed Father T. "I may be 82 years old, but I'm going to use all the gifts God gave me to make sure that my friend and former archbishop is not harmed by these terrorist goons!" Father Turiddu Returns: The Cardinal and the Inquisitor is a novel, a fictional story, that celebrates the all too real life and ministry of one of the Catholic Church's most unique and beloved priests. The story celebrates values that are timeless--friendship, loyalty, love for the truth and the refusal to betray fundamental beliefs. Like Father Brown, Father Dowling and other priest-detectives who solve crimes while serving as full-time pastors, Father T uses his knowledge of human nature and his absolute trust in God's grace to lead him where others cannot go and to solve mysteries that baffle civil authorities. "I think you're nuts," Father T's cousin told him. "But I know I can't talk you out of it if your mind is made up. It's a Sicilian thing, I know. But I'm Sicilian, too, and my advice is: Don't do it. You're 82 years old and it's too dangerous!" Readers will enjoy Father Turiddu's fictional adventures, but even more they will love the man, the character and the priest who never hesitates to do whatever it takes to help those who are in need.

Father Turiddu and The Second Gracie Allen Murder Case unites two absolutely unique, one-of-a-kind characters: Actress Gracie Allen who was famous for her "illogical logic" and young Father Sal Turiddu (pronounced Too-REE-doo) whose adventures over more than 60 years in his beloved city of St. Louis would earn him the title, Il salvatore della città (Savior of the City). Daniel Conway is the author of three Father Turiddu novels: Father Turiddu the Savior of the City, Father Turiddu Returns: the Cardinal and the Inquisitor and Father Turiddu and the Polar Vortex. Unlike the three previous Father Turiddu novels, which describe the adventures of "Father T" when he is an 80 year-old pastor, the new novel takes place nearly 60 years earlier. Father Salvatore E. Turiddu is a newly ordained priest in his first assignment at the Italian parish on "The Hill." Accompanying his mother, Rosalia, and his sister Phyllis, to a benefit performance given by the comedy team of George Burns and Gracie Allen, the young priest is given his first opportunity to try out the problem-solving skills that would distinguish him as an exceptional priest and community leader. Here is a description of the first encounter between Gracie Allen and Father Turiddu: On seeing Father T, Gracie Allen cried out in her loudest little voice, "Oh, Father. I'm so happy you're here. It's my cousin Otis. He's in big trouble." "What kind of trouble, Miss Allen?" the young priest asked. "He's in jail-accused of murdering someone he didn't know. Can you help him, Father? He's such a good boy at heart." "Why are you asking me for help, Miss Allen? I'm not a lawyer or a detective, and I've only been ordained a priest for two months." "I'm psychic, Father, and I know you can help me solve this murder case. I have some experience you know. Many years ago I helped a famous detective, Philo Vance, solve a crime just like this one. They even made a movie about it called "The Gracie Allen Murder Case." "Miss Allen, I'm a priest, not a detective. Solving murder mysteries is not something we were taught in the seminary." "Don't you worry, Father. I told you I'm psychic. I know you can do it. Will you promise me you'll try?" "I promise to visit your cousin and see what I can do to help him. After that, it's in the hands of the Sacred Heart." Father Turiddu and The Second Gracie Allen Murder Case tells the delightful story of how these two remarkable characters-a zany comedienne and a dedicated young priest-join forces to solve a murder and free an innocent man. Readers will enjoy the twists and turns of the story. They will fall in love with Gracie (again?) and grow in admiration and respect for Father T. At that moment, George Burns appeared at the dressing room door. "Say goodnight, Gracie. "Goodnight," End of story.

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