For those considering walking the Camino de Santiago or just interested in learning more about it, the author shares what led him to his pilgrimage, his initial concerns, the preparation and experiences while walking, the time and financial investment, and his reflections after the walk. He offers a look at the Camino journey that begins before you take your first step and does not end even after your last.
Thoughts Along the Way of Saint James
The Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, The Way of Saint James, is centuries old and has seen an explosion of interest in recent years. In A Funny Thing Happened Walking Lost on the Camino de Santiago: Thoughts Along the Way of Saint James, the author takes you along on his ups and downs of the thirty-six day journey from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, on the Camino Frances trail. He shares not only the physical and mental challenges of the five-hundred mile walk for someone in their seventies, but his thoughts along “The Way.” Among those thoughts, uninterrupted by any news, music, podcasts, or other technological distractions, are his struggles with his Church and Catholic faith. He describes his times being lost both geographically and spiritually and introduces you to the wonderful people from all over the world, including some Camino Angels, who made his journey special. Tutty takes a serious look at the life-changing potential of the Camino pilgrimage but with a more humorous, self-deprecating approach to himself as a pilgrim.
The Gospel of Saint Avarice
What if the teachings of Jesus Christ weren’t quite what we thought?
In this sharp and thought-provoking satirical novel, The Discovery of the Secret Gospel of the Rich and Powerful: The Gospel of Saint Avarice, Gary Tutty pulls back the curtain on the hidden “truths” that some of the world’s most powerful leaders appear to follow. Through biting humor and keen observation, Tutty introduces readers to a different kind of gospel—one that inspires hate, intolerance, greed, and self-interest in the name of faith.
Meet Brett, a young man who stumbles upon this “secret gospel” thanks to his billionaire father. As he learns the ways of the Jesus these leaders emulate, he discovers a Messiah who teaches his followers to mock others, deny guilt, twist the truth, and place power above compassion. It’s a gospel that explains everything—from the actions of self-proclaimed devout political leaders to the behavior of corporate executives and the silence of fiery evangelicals.
Through this satirical lens, Tutty challenges readers to consider the dangerous intersection of religion, power, and hypocrisy, while offering an entertaining and biting critique of the modern world.
Perfect for fans of political satire and thought-provoking fiction, this book is a must-read for anyone questioning the motivations behind so-called “Christian” leadership.
This compelling mystery takes readers on a journey through the shadowy intersections of morality, power, and justice within the Church.
Perfect for fans of suspenseful crime fiction and complex moral dilemmas, The Sins of Father Riley will keep you guessing until the final page.
A gripping tale of faith, betrayal, and murder.
Father Thomas Riley is a beloved parish priest, admired for his compassion and his ability to guide those mourning the loss of loved ones. But beneath his virtuous image lies a dangerous secret: his relationships with some of the women in his grief counseling groups blur the line between pastoral care and personal indiscretion.
When one of these women is found brutally murdered, Detective Wilcox takes on the case, convinced that Father Riley is not only guilty of breaking his vow of celibacy but of committing a desperate act to conceal his sins. As the investigation unfolds, Father Riley’s reassignment to the Vatican only deepens Wilcox’s suspicions.
Torn between his vocation and his mistakes, Father Riley must navigate a web of lies, suspicion, and fear. With his life unraveling and another woman’s death pointing in his direction, the question remains: is Father Riley a man of God caught in a nightmare—or is he hiding a far darker truth?
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An accomplished writer, Gary Tutty has authored three thought-provoking books: A Funny Thing Happened Walking Lost on the Camino de Santiago: Thoughts Along the Way of Saint James, a reflective account of his pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago; The Discovery of the Secret Gospel of the Rich and Powerful: The Gospel of St. Avarice, a satirical exploration of faith and power; and The Sins of Father Riley, a gripping mystery novel.