Fields of Wrath Quotes

“As a priest I’m to provide a vessel through which God’s will is executed on earth.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“You have to know the difference between what’s of the world and what’s of God. You have to want to know what he has to say. That’s why it’s best to pray in silence. He waits for you.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“know that for centuries Catholic priests were allowed to be married? It was the First Lateran Council that changed that in the twelfth century. When there was pushback from the clergy, the Vatican began arresting and killing the wives. Some were even sold into slavery. To avoid this happening to their loved ones, the priests accepted the new rules. In a gracious touch, the surviving wives were allowed to be considered widows by the pope rather than divorcées.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“What’s wonderful about you is your first thought is of my eternal soul,”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“The calm, he decided, was from God. The course of action would follow.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“I am the boy That can enjoy Invisibility.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“You want respect? Treat others with respect.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“If you live in the knowledge that this world is a gateway to the next, it can be a comfort.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“I’m sorry, Mr. Chavez,” the club’s young assistant reception manager, Talya, said. “This is a private club. If you’re not a member, your name has to be on the guest list.” Luis Chavez sighed. He wasn’t here by choice. “I was told to come here at this time,” Luis replied. “By whom?” Talya asked. Luis watched her eyes weigh his appearance. He was in black pants, heavy black shoes, and wore a gray jacket zipped up to his Adam’s apple even though it was almost summer. He was clean shaven with short black hair. That he wasn’t representative of the club’s regular clientele wasn’t even a question. “Mr. Alazraqui.” “I’m sorry. We don’t have a member by that name or anyone on our guest list.” Luis nodded. His job was done. He could go home in good conscience. “My mistake,” Luis said, nodding to the young woman. He turned and was almost out the door when a white Mercedes SUV rolled up to the valet stand just outside in the sublevel parking garage. Its driver was a large Hispanic man practically bursting through the seams of an off-white suit and mustard-yellow shirt. Even though he was only an inch or two taller than Luis’s diminutive five foot three, his expansive girth caused him to dwarf Luis. Talya stepped past Luis to open the door for him. “Good morning, Mr. Mata!” Mata nodded a greeting at her and stepped through the door. As soon as the big man was through, Talya jogged ahead to ring for an elevator. Though the club’s entrance was in a parking garage, the club itself was an elevator ride up to the ninth floor. “Have a good breakfast, sir.” Luis had just located the valet ticket in his pocket when he heard the older man’s voice. “Padre?” Luis winced. “Oh, is Mr. Chavez a guest of yours?” Talya asked. “He’s the priest. To deliver the benediction.” Luis caught the surprised look on Talya’s face, then felt Mata’s heavy hand on his shoulder. “Come on, Padre. Let’s get you upstairs.” As soon as they were inside the elevator, Mata nodded to the tiny strip of white peering over the top of Luis’s jacket. “Why didn’t you flash the collar?” Mata asked. “Waited too late,” Luis admitted. “Would’ve felt like a jerk.” “Ah,” Mata said, laughing. “Guess enough people out there think priests are assholes, huh?” Luis didn’t reply.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“perfectly in his mind that it felt like a memory. “Who killed her?” he asked quietly. Odilia stared straight ahead, saying nothing. The hymn ended and Whillans raised his hands. “Let us pray.”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath

“isolated location. He tried to read a few of the highly stylized scribblings,”
― Mark Wheaton, Fields of Wrath