It is always exciting when a stranger writes nice words about my books. Family and friends are kind, but I never know if they are just being sweet and politically correct, although I have to hope they are truly sincere. And goodness knows, I appreciate every one of their comments and words of encouragement even if they are a little biased. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Review from Nova Scotia
Keeping Faith Chapter 13
Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 34)
Chapter 13
Cindy Bradford
In November, Patrick called Stefano and Carmella.
“Oh, Patrico, it is so good to hear your voice,” Carmella said excitedly.
“Carmella, I know it’s the busiest time of the year for Stefano, but I was wondering if I could come up tomorrow and talk with you for a short while.”
“Patrico, is something wrong? Are you all right?” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 13
Keeping Faith Chapter 12
Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 33)
Chapter 12
Cindy Bradford
Spring came and so did new doubts. Patrick’s studies were not going as he had thought. The more he learned, the more he questioned. One night over dinner while Father Shaun was telling him a story, the inner battle took full control.
“Patrick, I know that it is the obligation of the priest to keep complete confidence about confessions. I won’t reveal names, but I must talk about this to someone because it is heavy on my mind.” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 12
Keeping Faith Chapter 11 Part II
Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 32)
Chapter 11 Part II
Cindy Bradford
By the end of September, Patrick was thoroughly immersed in his studies. When the phone rang, he jumped. It rarely rang and he had considered not even having it connected, but decided it was a good idea in case someone from his family needed to get in touch with him quickly.
“Patrico, how are you?”
He recognized Stefano’s voice immediately. “Very well, studying hard.”
“Can you take a break and come to the opening of crush this weekend? I would like for you to do the ‘Blessing of the Harvest.’ It would mean a great deal to Carmella and me.” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 11 Part II
Keeping Faith Chapter 11 Part I
Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 31)
Chapter 11 Part I
Cindy Bradford
Arriving back in Rome during the second week of August, Patrick was surprised that it seemed deserted.
“Where is everyone?” he asked the manager of the small apartment building where he would be staying. The gentleman smiled and spoke in broken English, “Holiday Ferŕagosto–people go from heat.”
Patrick was not sure what the man meant but he had enough information now to ask other questions of someone who spoke better English. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 11 Part I
Keeping Faith Chapter 10 Part II
Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 30)
Chapter 10 Part II
Cindy Bradford
After the next two days in Innsbruck Patrick headed south to the walled city of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, and then on to southern Italy. He didn’t detrain in Rome, but rather continued on to Monte Cassino to view the monastery and abbey, perched high above the valley. Then it was on to Pompeii.
For the next two weeks, Patrick took in the sights of Capri and Sorrento, impressed with the rocky rose-tinted coastline of Capri and the charm of Sorrento, situated on a plateau high above the waters of the Bay of Naples. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 10 Part II