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When one of Father Blackie Ryan's relatives, a wealthy dowawger, is murdered aboard a luxury yacht whose other passengers are also relatives, Father Ryan must search his own family to find a murderer.Tags
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Roman Catholic priest Andrew M. Greeley was the author of more than 100 non-fiction works of theology, sociology, prayer, and poetry; a professor of sociology; a newspaper columnist; and a successful novelist, writing in several genres, including mystery and science fiction. He was born on February 5, 1928 and was a native of Chicago. Greeley show more studied at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary and earned an AB from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in 1950, a Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1952, and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in 1954. He went on to receive a Master of Arts in 1961 and a Ph D in 1962. Greeley's fiction, which often told stories of crime and scandal in the Roman Catholic church, can be violent and lurid and are considered controversial by many Church leaders. Greeley wrote on such issues as homosexuality in the clergy, pedophilia, and papal politics, and he created the popular mystery series starring Father Blackie Ryan, as well as another featuring the character Nuala McGrail. Greeley was awarded honorary degrees from the University of Arizona, Bard College (New York State) and the National University of Ireland, Galway. In 1981, he received the F. Sadlier Dinger Award, which is presented each year by educational publisher William H. Sadlier, Inc. in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the ministry of religious education in America. Greeley died on May 29, 2013 at his Chicago home. He was 85. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice
- Original title
- Happy Are Those Who Thirst for Justice
- Original publication date
- 1987
- People/Characters
- Blackwood 'Blackie' Ryan
- Dedication
- For Dan and Joan
- First words
- This series of stories, featuring Monsignor John Blackwood Ryan, is based on the Beatitudes from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Even in Boston Celtic fans."
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