Ashes in my Collar

By Patrick Etuk

Ashes in My Collar is a deeply redemptive novel that follows the journey of a Catholic priest caught in the throes of a hidden struggle-one shaped by unresolved childhood trauma, the lure of pornography addiction, and emotional isolation behind the collar. Set within the tension of spiritual leadership and personal brokenness, the book unveils the painful but necessary confrontation with shame, guilt, and the search for healing. Through the lens of Gestalt psychology, the Theology of the Body, and contemplative prayer, the story explores how grace can meet a man even in his lowest hour. What begins as a fall becomes a call-to honesty, inner healing, and a renewed intimacy with God and self. Told with poetic rhythm and psychological depth, Ashes in My Collar is not just a story of scandal-it is a journey of redemption, showing that even in the ashes of failure, a deeper fire of divine love can be rekindled.Though a work of fiction, it mirrors the reality of many.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQBCH2LJ
• ISBN13: 9798296511072
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"