{"product_id":"the-secret-catholic","title":"The Secret Catholic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6b769e13-6058-498e-a672-ce60a40d186b-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b3d055e1-2667-44d9-8251-9dd54acd3e5d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"537\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor many people, curiosity about faith begins quietly, through a passing question, a conversation with a friend, or a deeper longing for meaning.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eThe Secret Catholic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis written especially for the average person who is just a little bit curious about the Catholic faith, or for someone who knows a person who occasionally asks questions about Catholicism. It is the kind of book you might leave nearby, on a coffee table or a shelf, in the hope that it will be picked up, read, and perhaps even spark a journey toward becoming Catholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMost of us, at some point, begin to ask ourselves tough questions: does my life have meaning? How do I find contentment? What is true happiness? What are my hearts deepest desires, and can they be satisfied?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eNico is considering these questions and decides he might find answers in religion. He invites his old friend who is a Catholic theologian to meet at the pub for a chat.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Catholic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 22 conversations at the bar where Nico asks everything from whether God exists, to the question of if are angels and demons real? The theologian works hard to think on his feet and answer compellingly and faithfully, but will Nico find these answers compelling? Will Nico find the life he so deeply desires in the Catholic faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Book Meant to Be Discovered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eBlending relatable dialogue with deep theological insight,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eThe Secret Catholic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresents the Catholic faith in an accessible, conversational way. Rather than preaching, it invites readers to explore profound questions at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"395\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you are personally searching, or simply hoping to gently share the faith with someone else, this book serves as a quiet but powerful starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeacon Peter Pellicaan PhD \u003c\/span\u003eis a singer, songwriter, guitarist, mountain biker, motorcycle enthusiast, theologian, husband, father, former protestant minister and ordained deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. He currently resides in Brisbane with his family and serves the Archdiocese of Brisbane as Executive Director, Archdiocesan Ministries.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archdiocesan Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57821756096672,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0430\/2743\/1584\/files\/thesecretcatholiccover-01.png?v=1781224516","url":"https:\/\/shop.archdiocesanministries.org.au\/products\/the-secret-catholic","provider":"Archdiocesan Ministries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}