After reading this book in just one sitting, my first thought was: How refreshing and rare to read something from a layman who actually understands the experience of being a parish priest and pastor today. The priest in this fable thanks God for bumping into a caring parishioner, Ken. It is clear that "Ken" is actually the author of the fable. Having read it, I thanked God for you Pat. Fr Pat Smith St Augustine Catholic Church Washington, DC.