My Books
The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones
Journey into the exciting life of Nicolas Steno, the father of geology whose passion for truth led him to groundbreaking scientific discovery and a deep religious devotion. Interwoven into this biography of a scientist and Catholic bishop is the story of fossils and the hidden history of the earth beneath our feet. With an extensive glossary of scientific terms and delightful field-guide sketches, this beautifully crafted book will inspire any young person eager to learn about the natural world and its Creator.
Voyage Compass anthologies
Batman & Faith
“Our scars can destroy us, even after the physical wounds have healed. But if we survive them, they can transform us. They can give us the power to endure, and the strength to fight.” — The Batman (2022)
Batman is no saint, but he is a character whose drive for truth and justice, overcoming his many imperfections, has captivated readers and audiences for the past 80 years. Its often his brokenness that has attracted fans from all over the world, seeing in the “Dark Knight” a man who is not bound by the pain he has experienced in the past. Instead of letting suffering and past hurts rule his actions, Bruce Wayne rises from the ashes to cast out evil from Gotham City.
Continuing our series of books on pop-culture and Catholicism, Batman and Faith takes a deep dive into one of the most popular comic book characters of all time and examines a variety of Christian lessons we can glean from a handful of the Caped Crusader’s stories. Included in this book are several essays by a variety of authors who are inspired by Batman, finding light in the shadows.
Unexpectedly Catholic
God is the supreme Storyteller and every time we create a story, we participate in the larger Story He created. On occasion even non-Christian authors can tap into that reality whenever they communicate a narrative that points to what is true, good, and beautiful.
This book presents a variety of essays on popular authors who unexpectedly wrote Catholic stories. It is not a book about “saint authors,” but about authors who struggled with their own demons (such as Bram Stoker, Frank Herbert and Walker Percy) and were trying to tap into the deepest desires of their hearts.
God can use the unlikeliest of instruments for his purposes and this book examines the seeds of the Gospel found in these surprising places.
Spider-Man & Faith
"With great power, comes great responsibility." — Uncle Ben Parker
God can work through the most unlikeliest of instruments. Such is the case of Spider-Man, one of the most popular and well-loved superheroes of all time. What’s surprising is how Spider-Man is continually portrayed as a virtuous superhero, constantly desiring to do what is right and just and always fighting for the “small guy.”
Included in this book are a variety of essays by several authors who see profound Christian symbolism in the Spider-Verse. While the original creators of Spider-Man may have never intended to preach the Gospel with this character, many spiritual lessons can be learned from the spandex-wearing, web-slinging, teenage superhero.
The Christbearer
Jon Favreau captivated the world with the debut of his Mandalorian series, and while he likely never intended it to be overtly religious, or to infuse it with Christian symbolism, the extremely popular television series has many remarkable parallels with two specific Christian saints. Many have recognized in Din Djarin, the series’ titular character, similarities to St. Christopher, while others have found echoes of Jesus’ foster-father, St. Joseph.
In this short book, Voyage Comics presents a selection of articles that explore the inspiring Christian themes that can be found in The Mandalorian, as well as a collection of Christian stories and legends that visualize this connection more concretely.
Tolkien & Faith
J.R.R. Tolkien has captivated the imagination of countless souls with his fantastical realm of Middle-earth. While his world never mentions God, Tolkien's Catholic faith is woven throughout his fictional mythology. Voyage Comics presents a selection of previously published articles—including a few that have not been published—on a range of Tolkien topics that investigate the underlying Christian themes that can be found in Middle-earth.