NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Spreading the word and love of God to others is often a daunting task. One priest did his utmost to achieve that goal and, along the way, he sacrificed so much. A touching story of religious dedication is all set to unravel with the release of No Greater Love: The True Story of Father John P. Wessel, a new book authored by Karin M. Burke.
The text recalls the life and times of Father John Patrick Wessel, a dynamic young Roman Catholic priest and leader of the youth. Born in 1939 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Wessel was ordained to the priesthood in 1965 in the Diocese of Trenton. His first assignment was at Blessed Sacrament Church, Trenton, until his transfer in September 1971 to St. Joseph's Church, Toms River. In December that year, Father Wessel was shot by a distraught young man whom, with priestly concern, he was attempting to help. His impact was felt as proposals for his canonization gained support after his death, on December 26, 1971, at the age of 32. Someday, this dedicated young priest may be declared a saint.
This book recounts the dramatic events leading up to Father Wessel's shooting and death, while celebrating his exemplary and joyous life. It is wonderful, inspirational reading for those of all faiths.
No Greater Love contains a Foreword by Father Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., well-known Catholic writer, speaker and television communicator, and co-founder, with Father Benedict Groeschel of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and an Introduction by Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock, P.A., a close friend of Father John Wessel's family and former Archivist of the Diocese of Trenton.
To order a copy of this touching book, be sure to visit your local bookstore or log on at Xlibris.com today!
About the Author
Karin M. Burke was born and raised in New Jersey. She was privileged to have known Father John P. Wessel while a student at his last parish assignment, St. Joseph's, Toms River. She is a lawyer and lives on the East Coast. In her spare time, she performs volunteer work for various Catholic organizations and causes, and enjoys traveling. This is her first book.
No Greater Love * by Karin M. Burke
THE TRUE STORY OF FATHER JOHN P. WESSEL
Trade Paperback; $28.99; 609 pages; 978-1-4134-7482-4
Cloth Hardback; $38.99; 609 pages; 978-1-4134-7506-7
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