Conner Flannery

Gradualness Conner Flannery

The novella begins in the depth of a man's heart as he analyzes his most beloved fantasy and asks whether the love he desires is really love at all. What follows is a journey outward in which two unlikely companions search together for the true meaning of their friendship. Zack and Jasmine, a trans-woman, come to terms with their Catholic faith and gradually find in their love for one another a path to something greater than themselves. Holy Mary, I dedicate this work to your Immaculate Heart. Blessed Mother, I must be candid: I find your role as the spiritual bride of Christ to be the key to understanding the Sacrament of Matrimony and the antidote to misconceptions about it. If I am wrong, please forgive me, and help me understand the truth. I submit entirely to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. And I love you.