This is a story of a man’s journey from faith, to sin, to redemption. In his fascinating memoir, A Lost Shepherd, Michael Ripple gives us an insider’s view into the life of a troubled priest and the soul of a man. The Blessed Mother is always by his side, loving, healing and guiding. This story shows the power of grace, the love of our Father and how he calls each of us home no matter how far we might have strayed.
This a great book. As Catholics we rarely pray for our priests who struggle with daily life just as lay people do. Michael Ripple shares what it was like for him to fall in love with Christ, to join the priesthood, and lose his vocation after falling in love with a wonderful woman. It is a definite read for orthodox Catholics as a reminder to support God's chosen priests with prayer.