Poor Patrick's Proverbs, Poems, Pontifications & Quotations

This timeless, insightful, and humorous collection of proverbs provokes philosophical pondering through a series of deeply honest and personal reflections. Inspired by an admiration for Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard ’s Almanack and John Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations—and spanning topics from poetry and prayer to love and celibacy—this thoughtful volume encapsulates the far-reaching wisdom of one extraordinary man.

Looking at life in its purest form, Patrick Trujillo illuminates the philosophy, experience, and wisdom he’s acquired during his time in the Catholic Church, both celebrating and questioning the institution that has had such a profound impact on his life and on the world as we know it.