Catholic theology informed from Vatican Council II
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Bishop George R. Lucey, FCM, Presiding Bishop of the American National Catholic Church, has released two new books offering timely reflections on faith, community, and the healing presence of Christ in the lives of those often overlooked by institutional religion.
Together, Where Else Shall We Go, Lord? Reflections on Christ’s Love and Compassion for Those at the Margin of the Church and Shepherding Peace present a compelling pastoral and theological vision for a Church rooted in mercy, justice, and authentic welcome.
A Pilgrimage of Faith and Belonging: Where Else Shall We Go, Lord?
In Where Else Shall We Go, Lord?, Bishop George R. Lucey, FCM, offers a deeply personal and spiritually rich exploration of God’s transformative love. Drawing from his decades of ministry as a priest, bishop, and theologian, Lucey reflects on the central question at the heart of Christian life: What difference does Jesus make?
Part memoir, part theological meditation, the book invites readers into a journey through the joys and tensions of faith—certainty and doubt, belonging and exclusion, hope and heartbreak. Through personal stories, pastoral encounters, and reflections on the Church, Lucey illuminates how Christ’s love is revealed in both ordinary and extraordinary moments.
The work speaks especially to those who have felt marginalized or spiritually displaced, offering a message of healing, inclusion, and grace. It is an invitation to rediscover God’s presence in the complexity of human experience and to embrace a faith that restores, reconciles, and renews.
A Call to Justice and Communion: Shepherding Peace
Bishop Lucey’s second new release, Shepherding Peace, gathers years of pastoral reflections originally written for the American National Catholic Church. Rooted in the Gospel and the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching, the book offers a clear and compassionate vision for living the faith in a world marked by division, inequality, and longing for peace.
Through accessible reflections on justice, human dignity, and the common good, Lucey invites readers to consider how discipleship extends beyond belief into action—how Christians are called to be instruments of reconciliation and compassion in their communities.
Shepherding Peace serves as both a spiritual companion and a practical guide for those seeking to embody the Gospel more fully in daily life. The book is now available online, including through Amazon.
About the Author
Most Rev. George R. Lucey, FCM, is the Presiding Bishop of the American National Catholic Church and a theologian formed in the Franciscan and Jesuit traditions. His ministry spans parish leadership, formation work, and specialized pastoral care, as well as international service in Cameroon. He is known for his commitment to a Catholicism rooted in mercy, justice, and radical hospitality.
Availability
Where Else Shall We Go, Lord? and Shepherding Peace are available online through major booksellers. Readers, clergy, and communities seeking resources for spiritual reflection, pastoral ministry, and inclusive Catholic theology are encouraged to explore these new works.
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