Short Read Series: The Unfaithful Priest: A Liberal Priest Meets St. Peter

by Michael Lofton

The Unfaithful Priest is a short story about a priest who dies in his sleep and is awakened to the greeting of St. Peter, who has a few grueling questions about his ministry as a priest. Though this is a fictional dialogue, it often contains real arguments by dissenting priests.

30 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2014

About the author

Michael Lofton is a Byzantine Catholic and graduate of Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, where he received his Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Cum Laude) in 2018. He is currently working on a doctorate in Theology with Pontifex University and is writing a dissertation on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Michael is the founder of the Reason & Theology show, where he has interviewed many of the leading figures in contemporary theology. He has also appeared on EWTN, Catholic Answers, SiriusXM Radio and Radio Maria and has contributed frequently to various newspapers and websites.