The Wedding

The WeddingFather Bill Laughlins Saturday begins ominously at 6 a. m. with an unsettling call from the would be bridegroom insisting upon a meeting, immediately, with his ex bride to be. What follows is a confusion of misleading signage, misheard instructions, misguided guests, and misanthropic thoughts. The day tumbles and stumbles on, moved forward by armed threats from the would be groom, liquor fueled madness, and the energy and idiosyncrasies of ordinary

 Father Bill Laughlin’s Saturday begins ominously at 6 a.m. with an unsettling call from the would-be bridegroom — insisting upon a meeting, immediately, with his ex-bride-to-be.

What follows is a confusion of misleading signage, misheard instructions, misguided guests, and misanthropic thoughts. The day tumbles and stumbles on, moved forward by armed threats from the would-be groom, liquor-fueled madness, and the energy and idiosyncrasies of ordinary parishioners.

It ends … well, as with life itself, you’ll see where it ends, and it will probably surprise you.

A fascinating glimpse into the life of a busy rectory, with enough twists and turns to leave you wanting to know how it is all going to end.
— Bishop Paul Martin, Christchurch, New Zealand

Like any profession, the Catholic priesthood has its maddening moments. Sometimes they’re concentrated into a single day — twenty-four hours of hilarity and intensity. This novel is one of those days. Prepare yourself for a wild ride to a surprising destination.
— David Scott, author, The Catholic Passion

All the humor and all the heroics of priestly life in one rollicking Saturday. A great read.
— Mike Aquilina, EWTN host