A Pilgrim’s Confession
We Propose; God Laughs
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
A pilgrim journeys to discover the Truth. Sometimes it means traveling to a different country or culture to see and listen to the stories of the people and places. At other times, it is struggling to learn a new language or read a difficult book to enlighten the mind and, hopefully, the eager heart. Some pilgrims journey to repent for sins of commission and omission. The journey encourages their need to change and the openness to decide how they might act differently in the future. This memoir tells stories of how one priest journeyed through his life to discover the Truth of God's love and tender mercy in good times and in bad times. He believes that stories are often the best way to teach any kind of truth. The author has traveled a great deal with a special love for the Holy Land, Assisi, and the rich culture of Celtic Ireland. Many years of travel, extensive reading, experiences as a parish priest, and a college professor have enriched his life. He now lives in an independent living facility where he continues to teach, minister, and search for Truth.
Endorsements (4)
“A Pilgrim’s Confession is a remarkable account of a varied and fruitful vocation to the priesthood during a time of great change and upheaval in the Catholic Church. It bequeaths a legacy from that generation of priests who prospered and persevered in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council despite personal and professional challenges. Fr. Graf’s ‘confession’ will continue to inspire those many people whose lives he touched as an educator, colleague, and pastor.”
“You are fortunate to be able to accompany Fr. William Graf on his pilgrim’s progress from the world of pre-Vatican II to the present day. Along the way you’ll experience many laughs, a few tears, and much wisdom. And you’ll learn what it truly means to ‘listen with your heart.’”
“I have had the great pleasure to travel with Bill Graf for a good part of his life’s pilgrimage. In sharing his wonderful wit and wisdom in this memoir, he provides us with innumerable graces, not the least of which is to laugh more and take ourselves less seriously, while all the more helping us to clarify our own pilgrim’s truth as we journey to discover the love and tender mercy of the divine in our own lives.”
“A Pilgrim’s Confession is a wryly candid and enlightening memoir that reveals the formative experiences and unexpected twists and turns that shaped Fr. Bill Graf’s life and ministry. It is a story worth telling, not only for his insights into the challenges, struggles, and rewards of parish and academic life, but in telling his story Bill also reveals the values, virtues, wisdom, and commitment that mark true servant leadership. Bill’s confession is an inspiration and testament to a life well-lived.”
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