Faith Matters

A Printers Choice

ABOUT THE BOOK

In January 2088, life in outer space is rocked with news of its first homicide. The dead man--a young Dominican Priest--had secretly made his way "upside" and lived as a common laborer. His intentions are a mystery and the killer's identity and motive are questions that the best investigators of the new world cannot answer.

With public order threatened, the reputation of the ruling engineers at stake, and criminal elements seizing the opportunity to gain control, authorities seek help from Earth--itself recovering from decades of war and environmental crises. With assistance from the Vatican, they recruit Father John Francis McClellan, a parish priest from Boston and a retired US Marine Corps expert in "high-defs"--the artificially intelligent three-dimensional printers that built the new world.

A Printer's Choice tells a story of faith, the future, and the power of free will. It explores questions about sentience, choice, and the necessity of choosing well. Set in locations on Earth and in the orbits, the story takes place in a future extrapolated from today's geopolitical and ecological turmoil. In this epic debut novel, author W. L. Patenaude illuminates not just the struggles of our world, but also the promises and implications of building a better one, one choice at a time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Educated in engineering and theology, William Patenaude has been writing and speaking on the intersection of faith and reason for almost two decades. In 2011, he received a master's degree in theology. With this diverse background, Patenaude has reached beyond his environmental regulatory career by serving as a special lecturer in theology at Providence College, providing religious education for local parishes, and writing for national publications, including Catholic World Report. He has also provided analysis for The National Catholic Register, Catholic News Agency, Associated Press, National Geographic, Crux, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Patenaude is a Knight Commander with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. When he's not writing, regulating, or teaching, Patenaude exercises, gardens, and spends time pondering the heavens that have inspired his debut novel, A Printer's Choice

Faith Matters is an ongoing series of Monday evening programs for adults that will focus on current issues of religion and spirituality in a relaxed informal setting. An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe in Plainville has invited us to use their cafe for our evening gatherings, and will be open for refreshments and beverages during the talk.

Please check 'Upcoming Events' for complete details and schedule.  Current schedule is April 10, May 1 and May 22 2017 meeting at 7:30 pm An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe Plainville.  


 

Father Chip
Discussing the movie "The Shack"
May 1, 2017
at An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe
Plainville, MA












Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble
Discussing her book
"The Prodigal You Love:
How to Invite Loved Ones Back to the Church"
May 22, 2017
at An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe
Plainville, MA


Another great session of "Faith Matters" last night as Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble not only shared her own faith journey, but also gave some very practical advice on inviting others back to the church. Great seeing some very familiar faces there!