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The Cardinal Sins
The Cardinal Sins [mass_market] Greeley, Andrew M. [Feb 01, 1982] …
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First published April 1, 1981
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Andrew M. Greeley
373 books317 followersAndrew Greeley was a Roman Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist, and author of 50 best-selling novels and more than 100 works of nonfiction. For decades, Greeley entertained readers with such popular characters as the mystery-solving priest Blackie Ryan and the fey, amateur sleuth Nuala Anne McGrail. His books typically center on Irish-American Roman Catholics living or working in Chicago.
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August 25, 2019
2.5 stars
CW: lots of fat shaming, attempted sexual assault, sexual assault and rape (on and off page), homophobic slurs
I am very conflicted about this book, hence the review. There is no compromise in my ambivalence: I loved and hated it at the same time.
On the one hand, the story arc is excellent. Two friends enter the priesthood together. One climbs the ladder fast, ultimately becoming a cardinal. He is ambitious, easily corrupted (or implicated in corruption), not celibate, and—at times but not always and usually conflicted—a sexual predator (only adults). The other friend is an exiled and belittled but brilliant academic priest, loosely based on the author. (If you read his autobiography, you will see how much.) It is the "unsuccessful" priest who must constantly bail out and save the "successful" one. There is Church politics, scandal, intrigue, family saga, and more, and all of these things add tremendously and convincingly to the story. Only a priest could write the inside baseball aspects of this story so convincingly.
On the other hand, the author's attitudes towards women are at best conflicting and at worst intentionally victimizing. He would (and does in his autobiography) claim that the women are the strongest characters of the book. Sometimes. And sometimes they protest against a rapist but then give in and then—get this—find that they enjoy being molested and raped? No. While I do think there is some kind of primordial exploration of kink in a few of the characters, the author knows nothing of kink and so assumes that violence without consent is kink...which it is NOT. (It is possible this book may have provided some inspiration to Tiffany Reisz's Original Sinners series—blond sadist priest—but Reisz knows what she's doing.) The author thinks he is feminist, but it is a very 1980s Catholic view of feminism, which is to say not feminist at all.
On the third hand (I'm an octopus), the female characters are more layered than you see in many novels written by men in the 1980s. The women have their own arcs that sometimes (gasp!) have nothing to do with the two priests.
The writing overall is pretty good and the story moves quickly. Conversation can be stilted (especially when the teenagers talk, which borders on riotous to me), but the book is not overladen with unnecessary description. There is a single first person POV of the "unsuccessful" priest throughout most of the book, but the author uses letters between the female characters and italicized third person portions to provide what the main character cannot see. Honestly, it feels a little sophomoric in that respect. Also, the eventual Cardinal's reasons for the priesthood are strangely more fleshed out than the hero's. Other than he always wanted to be a priest, we do not understand why he sticks with it.
The end infuriated me, partly because it has so many ridiculous holes, partly because it was a poor imitation of a James Bond movie, and partly because in no way did I believe a good, kind Catholic priest (narrator) and his best female friend (the real protagonist of the book?) would react so placidly to a violent rape in front of their eyes. Nor did I need to read about it, nor was it necessary. I am sick of books that use rape as a lazy plot device. Sick. Of. Them.
CW: lots of fat shaming, attempted sexual assault, sexual assault and rape (on and off page), homophobic slurs
I am very conflicted about this book, hence the review. There is no compromise in my ambivalence: I loved and hated it at the same time.
On the one hand, the story arc is excellent. Two friends enter the priesthood together. One climbs the ladder fast, ultimately becoming a cardinal. He is ambitious, easily corrupted (or implicated in corruption), not celibate, and—at times but not always and usually conflicted—a sexual predator (only adults). The other friend is an exiled and belittled but brilliant academic priest, loosely based on the author. (If you read his autobiography, you will see how much.) It is the "unsuccessful" priest who must constantly bail out and save the "successful" one. There is Church politics, scandal, intrigue, family saga, and more, and all of these things add tremendously and convincingly to the story. Only a priest could write the inside baseball aspects of this story so convincingly.
On the other hand, the author's attitudes towards women are at best conflicting and at worst intentionally victimizing. He would (and does in his autobiography) claim that the women are the strongest characters of the book. Sometimes. And sometimes they protest against a rapist but then give in and then—get this—find that they enjoy being molested and raped? No. While I do think there is some kind of primordial exploration of kink in a few of the characters, the author knows nothing of kink and so assumes that violence without consent is kink...which it is NOT. (It is possible this book may have provided some inspiration to Tiffany Reisz's Original Sinners series—blond sadist priest—but Reisz knows what she's doing.) The author thinks he is feminist, but it is a very 1980s Catholic view of feminism, which is to say not feminist at all.
On the third hand (I'm an octopus), the female characters are more layered than you see in many novels written by men in the 1980s. The women have their own arcs that sometimes (gasp!) have nothing to do with the two priests.
The writing overall is pretty good and the story moves quickly. Conversation can be stilted (especially when the teenagers talk, which borders on riotous to me), but the book is not overladen with unnecessary description. There is a single first person POV of the "unsuccessful" priest throughout most of the book, but the author uses letters between the female characters and italicized third person portions to provide what the main character cannot see. Honestly, it feels a little sophomoric in that respect. Also, the eventual Cardinal's reasons for the priesthood are strangely more fleshed out than the hero's. Other than he always wanted to be a priest, we do not understand why he sticks with it.
The end infuriated me, partly because it has so many ridiculous holes, partly because it was a poor imitation of a James Bond movie, and partly because in no way did I believe a good, kind Catholic priest (narrator) and his best female friend (the real protagonist of the book?) would react so placidly to a violent rape in front of their eyes. Nor did I need to read about it, nor was it necessary. I am sick of books that use rape as a lazy plot device. Sick. Of. Them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2009
The Cardinal Sins is a story of two Irish American men who grew up in Chicago and became priests for two very different reasons. One, simply to serve his community, the other after a purported vision of the Virgin Mary told him it was the only way to purge himself of his inner demons. One, Father Kevin, serves as a parish priest his entire life. The other, Father Patrick, rises in the ranks of the Catholic hierarchy to eventually become the Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago. Although Kevin may be a wiser and better priest, he spends his entire life "tipping rebounds," or covering for Father Patrick's various mistakes and solving his problems. The novel offers a very detailed look into the lives of Catholic priests and their shockingly complex lives and duties within the church. As a Lutheran, I honestly had no idea how many different titles priests could have within the church. To any non-Catholic, it's a great insight into a altogether different world. It's practically a parallel monarchy, one I had no idea how large the scope of. It's also a great read, with intrigue, mystery, and surprisingly, romance. I picked up the hardcover edition for $2 at a Goodwill store- the best $2 by far I've spent lately.
August 23, 2024
Opowieść o dwóch kolegach, księżach. Jeden z nich jest skromny i uczciwy, drugi za wszelką cenę chce zrobić karierę w Watykanie. I robi. Tylko jakim kosztem? Czy powinno być tak, że biskup udziela pierwszej komunii własnej córce? I czy córka powinna nazywać go wujkiem? W tej powieści tematem przewodnim jest celibat.
September 6, 2010
This isn't my usual cup of tea, but I really enjoyed the novel. It's about four friends, two men and two women, who grow up together. The main character, Kevin, knows early on that he wants to become a priest. His friend Patrick appears destined for college basketball stardom. In the high school championship game, Pat shoots for the winning goal and misses, but Kevin is there to tip the ball in for him. This becomes the recurring metaphor for their lives.
After attempting to rape Ellen, one of the female friends, Patrick swims to the point of exhaustion, then believes he sees the Virgin Mary, who tells him to enter the priesthood. He does, and soon surpasses Kevin, eventually becoming a cardinal. All his life, however, he has to battle his personal demon of lust.
It is a gripping story with characters you'll come to care about. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is the ending. Out of nowhere comes a group of terrorists that seem to be tacked on for no other reason than to provide a couple of big action scenes. Not only does it seem unnecessary, but Greeley's writing actually worsens during those scenes. His clear prose becomes muddled as he describes the high drama, as if he himself didn't believe in the scenes.
Overall, an excellent book. I'll definitely want to read more of Greeley's work now.
After attempting to rape Ellen, one of the female friends, Patrick swims to the point of exhaustion, then believes he sees the Virgin Mary, who tells him to enter the priesthood. He does, and soon surpasses Kevin, eventually becoming a cardinal. All his life, however, he has to battle his personal demon of lust.
It is a gripping story with characters you'll come to care about. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is the ending. Out of nowhere comes a group of terrorists that seem to be tacked on for no other reason than to provide a couple of big action scenes. Not only does it seem unnecessary, but Greeley's writing actually worsens during those scenes. His clear prose becomes muddled as he describes the high drama, as if he himself didn't believe in the scenes.
Overall, an excellent book. I'll definitely want to read more of Greeley's work now.
January 30, 2014
Fiction at its best.
It's one of the books where you are left with nothing to blurt out, but- WE'LL NEVER KNOW.
Raised as a Roman Catholic, I get the plot. Especially with the fact that I have been a sinner and I get how temptation really works. Add a couple of wolves seen as lambs in uniforms that I know of.
This is fiction, but it portrays nothing but the realities of life. Please make sure that the critical reader in you, is the one that devours this book. It is in no way a work to destabilize the church or any religion, but an example how the seven deadly sins affect not only common people, but more so those in position and power.
No teasers on this book. One thing is certain though- PLEASE MARK IT AS A MUST-READ. It was certainly intellectually stimulating. The plot can be applied to all departments of our life.
Nuff said. :)
It's one of the books where you are left with nothing to blurt out, but- WE'LL NEVER KNOW.
Raised as a Roman Catholic, I get the plot. Especially with the fact that I have been a sinner and I get how temptation really works. Add a couple of wolves seen as lambs in uniforms that I know of.
This is fiction, but it portrays nothing but the realities of life. Please make sure that the critical reader in you, is the one that devours this book. It is in no way a work to destabilize the church or any religion, but an example how the seven deadly sins affect not only common people, but more so those in position and power.
No teasers on this book. One thing is certain though- PLEASE MARK IT AS A MUST-READ. It was certainly intellectually stimulating. The plot can be applied to all departments of our life.
Nuff said. :)
April 10, 2011
Joe recommended I read this book. It is a drama-packed book about two good friends who both go into the seminary and become priests. One likes women a bit too much but rises up the ranks to become Archbishop of Chicago, while the other remains true to his vows, but becomes alienated from the church by becoming a Catholic psychology scholar of sorts. There is a lot of sex and violence in this book, and I'm not sure its message is one that the church appreciates. However, it does try to show that despite the fact that the Catholic Church is an organization run by people with the same human flaws as the rest of us, it is still heavily relied upon and for good reasons. This was an interesting read.
March 17, 2009
The original edition of this book was published in 1981. At the time, Greeley, a priest himself, probably took an incredible amount of heat for the subject matter of the book.
It's still just as compelling now as it was then, particularly because sexual scandals in the Catholic Church continue to make headlines. This novel does not deal with any kind of molestation of children. Instead, it follows two priests (who start out as best friends as teenagers) through their lives and careers, their struggles with the politics of the Church and with their vows of celibacy. Let's just say they approach those vows VERY differently.
It's still just as compelling now as it was then, particularly because sexual scandals in the Catholic Church continue to make headlines. This novel does not deal with any kind of molestation of children. Instead, it follows two priests (who start out as best friends as teenagers) through their lives and careers, their struggles with the politics of the Church and with their vows of celibacy. Let's just say they approach those vows VERY differently.
June 1, 2013
Courtesy of NPR published 31 May 2013 ,"The Rev. Andrew M. Greeley, the Roman Catholic priest and novelist known for his outspoken opinions of his church, died Thursday morning, as NPR's Mark Memmott reported. He was 85. Greeley wrote more than 150 books, including nonfiction and thrillers. He once told The New York Times, "I suppose I have an Irish weakness for words gone wild. Besides, if you're celibate, you have to do something."
October 10, 2019
Pat and Kevin are young men growing up in Chicago who dream of the priesthood. Growing up with two women, Maureen and Ellen, become a foursome.
This is their story.
The book is written through the eyes of Kevin, who became a priest and worked to clean up the embezzlement and corruption in the Chicago diocese. Pat takes his vow of celibacy, but continues to be with women, and father a child.
This book follows them from the 1950s into the 1980s.
Loved this book.
We watch how the characters grow, trip and fall, pick each other up, and move forward the best they can.
Ellen and Maureen have more that one marriage and children, Kevin writes books that ouster sized him from the ordained community (Is this biographical of the author?) and Pat moves up the rank to Cardinal proving again you don’t have to go by the rules to win.
I could not put this book down. This is my third Andre Greeley book and can’t wait for the next.
This is their story.
The book is written through the eyes of Kevin, who became a priest and worked to clean up the embezzlement and corruption in the Chicago diocese. Pat takes his vow of celibacy, but continues to be with women, and father a child.
This book follows them from the 1950s into the 1980s.
Loved this book.
We watch how the characters grow, trip and fall, pick each other up, and move forward the best they can.
Ellen and Maureen have more that one marriage and children, Kevin writes books that ouster sized him from the ordained community (Is this biographical of the author?) and Pat moves up the rank to Cardinal proving again you don’t have to go by the rules to win.
I could not put this book down. This is my third Andre Greeley book and can’t wait for the next.
April 16, 2015
The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley was released in 1981 and was six months on the National Bestsellers lists. For me, it was an interesting read as it gave an honest insight into the world of the priesthood. I say, "honest" because it is my understanding that Greeley is a priest. The story, of course, is a work of fiction, but as we all know, many great works of fiction are based on hidden truths. Greeley, himself, says the book is a story - not history or biography or autobiography - but, it is, nonetheless, true.
What are the cardinal sins, and how do they relate to this book? The story centres around four main characters, and is told by the main character of the tale, Kevin. His weakness is pride. Patrick's is covetousness, Ellen's anger and occasional glutton, and Maureen's is sloth.
The four young people grew up in small village USA, Kevin and Pat are best friends, Maureen is Kevin's beautiful cousin, and Ellen is the poor girl whose parents load familial responsibilities on. Kevin's dream is to be a priest. In his early years, Pat was embarrassed around girls, but in 1948 (when the story actually begins)he has nothing else on his mind - especially, Maureen.
Both young men struggle with their physical attraction toward girls, but Kevin seems able to keep his emotions under control. His focus is on the priesthood, and celibacy. Pat's continues to be on girls, but he soon learns that he has a demon inside of him that causes him to have bursts of abuse toward the young lady he might be out with at the time. One day, after having to deal with his demon, he believes he has a vision of the Blessed Mother telling him to enter the priesthood, which he does. Of course, throughout the story, no matter how high Pat moves up in the church, he still has to deal with his demon, and he never has it completely under control.
Kevin, on the other hand, despite his attraction to Ellen, forsakes all physical love for his higher calling. He, also, is the one they all turn to when they are in trouble, especially, Pat.
The story weaves through the years, from 1948 to 1981, as each of these characters struggle with their faith and their relationships with each other. Do they all have victory? That is for you, the reader, to decide. I have my opinion, but it would not be fair for me to taint yours before you read the story.
I will say this, though, "The Cardinal Sins" does give a deep insight into the real world of the Vatican and its branches, and was well worth the read.
What are the cardinal sins, and how do they relate to this book? The story centres around four main characters, and is told by the main character of the tale, Kevin. His weakness is pride. Patrick's is covetousness, Ellen's anger and occasional glutton, and Maureen's is sloth.
The four young people grew up in small village USA, Kevin and Pat are best friends, Maureen is Kevin's beautiful cousin, and Ellen is the poor girl whose parents load familial responsibilities on. Kevin's dream is to be a priest. In his early years, Pat was embarrassed around girls, but in 1948 (when the story actually begins)he has nothing else on his mind - especially, Maureen.
Both young men struggle with their physical attraction toward girls, but Kevin seems able to keep his emotions under control. His focus is on the priesthood, and celibacy. Pat's continues to be on girls, but he soon learns that he has a demon inside of him that causes him to have bursts of abuse toward the young lady he might be out with at the time. One day, after having to deal with his demon, he believes he has a vision of the Blessed Mother telling him to enter the priesthood, which he does. Of course, throughout the story, no matter how high Pat moves up in the church, he still has to deal with his demon, and he never has it completely under control.
Kevin, on the other hand, despite his attraction to Ellen, forsakes all physical love for his higher calling. He, also, is the one they all turn to when they are in trouble, especially, Pat.
The story weaves through the years, from 1948 to 1981, as each of these characters struggle with their faith and their relationships with each other. Do they all have victory? That is for you, the reader, to decide. I have my opinion, but it would not be fair for me to taint yours before you read the story.
I will say this, though, "The Cardinal Sins" does give a deep insight into the real world of the Vatican and its branches, and was well worth the read.
May 26, 2020
This is my 2nd read for "The Cardinal Sins". It was published in 1981, and I probably read it soon after it became popular. Author Andrew Greeley was a catholic priest to wrote a series of steamy novels. I heard an interview with him once where he described them as modern parables. In each of his novels, good people are tempted, but come back to the right path.
This novel is about 2 highschool friends (the novel starts in the 1940's) who both go to seminary and are ordained as priest (1950s). One priest (narrator of the story and a life somewhat parallel to the author), leads a viruous life, and helps his friends get back on the right path. The other priest sucomes to tempation as he rises in the ranks of the Church (eventually becoming a Cardinal).
This novel is about 2 highschool friends (the novel starts in the 1940's) who both go to seminary and are ordained as priest (1950s). One priest (narrator of the story and a life somewhat parallel to the author), leads a viruous life, and helps his friends get back on the right path. The other priest sucomes to tempation as he rises in the ranks of the Church (eventually becoming a Cardinal).
June 10, 2014
One book and I was hooked. Read them in order. Recurring characters. Don't have to be Catholic to enjoy, but it gives deeper meaning to the stories.
June 25, 2018
This was a 3+ for me and would've been a 4 if not for the misguided melodrama near the end, as the author tried to inject some barely credible 007 action that came close to undermining the rest of this worthy and often beautiful story.
The beauty came from the fact that the underlying message of the book is the power of love that underpins the Christian message yet is far too often subsumed by the primitive and sometimes barbaric excesses of the Old Testament - a collection of historical works that can be used to justify almost anything if taken literally as the 'word of God'.
The author shows the challenges the world throws at that love, inside the Catholic Church as well as outside it, and how overcoming those challenges requires us to follow that love - not to be confused with sex, lust and passion, which is why so many religious figures choose celibacy - even (perhaps especially) when it conflicts with church doctrine and dogma.
The result is a story filled with compassion and wisdom, as well as a healthy dose of humour, that I would strongly recommend, especially to atheists and members of the Roman Catholic Church, but it has relevance for everybody.
The beauty came from the fact that the underlying message of the book is the power of love that underpins the Christian message yet is far too often subsumed by the primitive and sometimes barbaric excesses of the Old Testament - a collection of historical works that can be used to justify almost anything if taken literally as the 'word of God'.
The author shows the challenges the world throws at that love, inside the Catholic Church as well as outside it, and how overcoming those challenges requires us to follow that love - not to be confused with sex, lust and passion, which is why so many religious figures choose celibacy - even (perhaps especially) when it conflicts with church doctrine and dogma.
The result is a story filled with compassion and wisdom, as well as a healthy dose of humour, that I would strongly recommend, especially to atheists and members of the Roman Catholic Church, but it has relevance for everybody.
April 25, 2025
I’m not Catholic, but I did finish the book on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, which provided wonderful insight on the conclave happening right now!
I thought this was a wonderfully written book. I loved the dynamic between all the characters, especially Kevin and Pat. That being said, Pat pissed me off as a character, but that’s necessary for the plot.
The only thing that prevents me from giving this 5 stars is the treatment of women. The main women are forced into sexual settings by Pat and it irks me that they hate at first and then find themselves liking it. I despise the fact that Patrick is continually put on a pedestal by the very women he forces himself upon. I know Mo is in love with him, but Ellen isn’t. I have no clue why Ellen even helped Kevin save Patrick’s reputation (probably because she cares for Kevin and only did it for him).
If anyone is reading this and you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend it. The writing is wonderful and kept me hooked until the very end!!
I thought this was a wonderfully written book. I loved the dynamic between all the characters, especially Kevin and Pat. That being said, Pat pissed me off as a character, but that’s necessary for the plot.
The only thing that prevents me from giving this 5 stars is the treatment of women. The main women are forced into sexual settings by Pat and it irks me that they hate at first and then find themselves liking it. I despise the fact that Patrick is continually put on a pedestal by the very women he forces himself upon. I know Mo is in love with him, but Ellen isn’t. I have no clue why Ellen even helped Kevin save Patrick’s reputation (probably because she cares for Kevin and only did it for him).
If anyone is reading this and you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend it. The writing is wonderful and kept me hooked until the very end!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 31, 2021
I'm not Catholic, but I sort of enjoyed the romp through history covering 1949 - 1981. Having lived through 4 of those decades I remember the significant moments noted: the Kennedy election and assassination, Nixon election and resignation, and the elections of several popes over the years. The basic story in the book covers the lasting connection of four friends from high school, through the seminary years of the two men, family lives of the two women, and all the indiscretions of some; the most indiscreet being the "cardinal" who sins.
March 30, 2021
This story must have raised some eyebrows back in 1981. Mine were raised in 2021. Really good story about friendship, loyalty, and personal struggles/temptations. I liked what he wrote about cardinal sins not being actual sins but "healthy human proclivities gone askew." I thought the relationship/friendship between Kevin and Ellen was so well written. His sociology education really comes through his writing and makes this story interesting. I look forward to reading more of his work.
September 9, 2022
(1981) Greeley has an amazing grasp of men's strengths and weaknesses. As a priest, he also has insight to the Catholic Church and an insider's awareness of its strengths and weaknesses. While a work of fiction, many things run true. Parts of this book do seem to be tied to reality -- Greeley's' own life as a priest, the Chicago Bishop's corruption and some of the Vatican workings all ring true. So does the author's belief that God loves us, in spite of our mistakes.
January 11, 2023
My first Andrew Greeley book - being Protestant, I somewhat struggled with following the intricate Catholic ideology, but even a SENIOR reader needs to broaden his/her horizons! Multitude of characters - the "Cast of Ecclesiastical Characters" at the front of the book was a helpful guide. The author, Greeley, did an awesome job of deep character development of the major four - Kevin, Patrick, Maureen, and Ellen.
June 28, 2024
If Goodreads would allow, I would give the book 3 1/2 stars. Because I’m not Catholic, I found myself somewhat at a loss of not understanding some of the book. With that said, I am glad I read it…the parts I understood were really good, which was most of the book. The book covers the time period of 1948 thru 1981…. I was born in 1953, so I remember many of the historical events covered in this story.
April 18, 2021
No puedo decir que lo amé, pero fue un buen libro, algo aburrido no voy a mentir. Es irónico y sarcástico el libro. Tiene muchas frases que resalte.
Solo puedo decir eso, fue un buen libro.
¿Qué si lo recomiendo? Supongo que depende de cada quien. No es ese libro que recomendarías, sino que debes esperar ese punto de tu vida para leerlo.
Solo puedo decir eso, fue un buen libro.
¿Qué si lo recomiendo? Supongo que depende de cada quien. No es ese libro que recomendarías, sino que debes esperar ese punto de tu vida para leerlo.
April 4, 2023
Following four friends 2 guys and 2 girls from the 40's to the 80's. The two guys become priests, one follows the celibacy rules, the other has a different opinion on these rules. The women also have their issues with their priest friends. The book deals with some of the issues of the Catholic Church.
June 11, 2018
The type of novel that only a Catholic could write.
July 9, 2022
I have the trouble sometimes remembering that those in the faith, who are living lives dedicated to the Creator, truly are human, and susceptible to the pitfalls I find myself falling into.
February 14, 2023
As a former Catholic, I loved this story. Greeley was a gifted writer.
September 5, 2023
didn't like it; didn't like the characters and felt the plot was going no where
September 21, 2023
A lot of problems could have been avoided if Kevin and Patrick just kissed each other
May 2, 2024
A timeless read. Even though I'm not a fan of older novels, I couldn't put this one down. The story is super captivating and engrossing.
May 10, 2024
very strong story, could very well happen.
September 8, 2024
Could not get into it. Quit reading
May 27, 2025
spiritual reality
The story of a well meaning cardinal, consumed by lust and his keeper priest friend who saves him from themselves.
The story of a well meaning cardinal, consumed by lust and his keeper priest friend who saves him from themselves.
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