Mortal Men, Merciful God

By Jude Joseph Lovell

TWICE IN HIS TWILIGHT YEARS, Richard A. Lovell, Ph.D., a father of six, a scientist, a former Jesuit, and a theologian, summoned his four sons to his home to convene what they would jokingly refer to as "synods" - discussions of faith and spirituality in a chaotic, increasingly God-less world. The first, in September 2011, was a raucous, free-wheeling jam session about everything from staying active in the Church to Bruce Springsteen to the enduring legacy of Vatican II. The second, in July 2014, was a warmer but more focused dialogue that took on weightier topics, such as Pope Francis and his vision, the Church and social issues, and God's immeasurable mercy. Just nine weeks after the second meeting, Richard died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. In this compact book, writer Jude Joseph Lovell reflects on this cherished time with his brothers, and their mutual efforts to uphold the example of a pilgrim who never tired of cultivating - and openly discussing - his lifelong Catholic faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514367556
• ISBN13: 9781514367551
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"