Imrama

The Blessed Virgin Mary never appeared at Fatima, Lourdes or any other venue and never will. That is the shocking conclusion Reverend Father Des O'Malley reached after forty years studying miracles and apparitions for the Vatican. And what he found answered his lingering question: why most of the Rosary's prayers are Hail Marys when the Church believes the way to the Father is through Jesus. Having discovered the trickster behind it, he now must find the proof that he believes lies in a 1500-year-old reliquary that once belonged to St. Patrick. Connecting the dots between St. Patrick, a famous Irish pirate, Vatican Popes, and oddly enough, two savvy teenagers from the Ottawa Valley who love campfire stories, Father Des will face the biggest challenge of his life. Should he risk shaking the foundation of the Church that he loves? Should he expose the truth about this evanescent imposter connected to butterflies, that he suspects has been on a soul's journey, or in Gaelic, an IMRAMA? Yes, she has duped the world for centuries, but why? If you're Irish, trust me, this story is for you. If you're Catholic, beware! This tale, based on historical facts, myths, legends and personal observations, may shatter your beliefs. And if you don't fall into either category, don't worry, it's still a darn good story!