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Young people aren’t rejecting faith—they’re hungry for something real. In this @FoxNews @ Night segment with @TraceGallagher, I spoke about the 2025 Conclave alongside Jonathan Morris. We discussed the election of the new pope and spiritual awakening, which ties directly into my newly released novel and Vatican thriller, The Sacred Order. #Conclave2025 #TheSacredOrder #Faith #SaintFrancis #CatholicChurch

January 6 is traditionally associated with Epiphany, a moment of recognition, but also of discernment. In the historical telling, the Magi (often called the Three Wise Men or Kings) are not passive recipients of truth. They observe. They question. And crucially, they choose what not to trust. That distinction matters in The Sacred Order. Father Alessandro presents himself as a gatekeeper of knowledge; measured, authoritative, careful with what he reveals. But power doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it sits comfortably in the role of custodian, deciding what others are allowed to know. In the novel, this tension plays out quietly in private rooms, over espresso, where the real struggle isn’t faith versus doubt—but control versus understanding. Epiphany isn’t just about seeing something new. It’s about recognizing when authority is being used to guide… and when it’s being used to withhold. Discernment begins when questions are allowed. #TheSacredOrder #VaticanThriller #PowerAndTruth #Epiphany #HiddenHistory #HistoricalFiction #FaithAndCulture #Rome

Chapter 2 of The Sacred Order shifts the story into a different register. The mystery is no longer unfolding in the open streets of Rome. It moves behind walls, into places where history isn’t discovered, but held. Institutions like the Vatican don’t exist to explain the past. They exist to preserve it. And that distinction matters. Throughout this chapter, access becomes the real tension: who is allowed to see, who is asked to wait, and who decides when something is ready to be known. This is where the novel begins asking a deeper question— not what is true, but who has the authority to guard it. #TheSacredOrder #VaticanThriller #HistoricalFiction #HiddenHistory #Rome #FaithAndCulture

January 4 marks the Epiphany on the Catholic calendar, traditionally associated with revelation: the moment a sign is finally understood. That idea is woven directly into The Sacred Order. At one point early in the mystery, a sealed cylinder is opened and everyone expects a flood of answers… but instead, there’s only a single Latin word: “Incipe.” It lands like a dead end, until the story delivers what an epiphany really is: not new information… but new understanding. Because once “Incipe” is decoded, it transforms from a word into an instruction— a direction—a starting point. And that’s the heartbeat of this novel (and this 2026 “living canvas”): sometimes the truth isn’t hidden. It’s waiting for the moment you’re ready to recognize it. 2026 intention: Begin. Where do you want to begin this year? #TheSacredOrder #VaticanThriller #Epiphany #Incipe #HiddenInPlainSight #HistoricalThriller #FaithAndCulture #StoryOfRome

Some stories change when you hear them. When The Sacred Order was first narrated by Jonathan Davis, scenes I’d written in silence suddenly carried weight in a new way; tone, restraint, tension, meaning. There’s something about hearing the story unfold that mirrors one of its central ideas: that truth isn’t always discovered by reading faster… but by listening more closely. If you’ve been following this 2026 journey and want to experience the story differently, the audiobook is available now. You don’t have to rush it. This is a story meant to unfold.

In Chapter 1 of The Sacred Order, a single detail flashes into view: “Via di Tor Bella Monaca.” To most people, it’s just a street name. In a thriller, it’s a breadcrumb. That’s the world I’m building all year in 2026—turning the novel into a visual canvas made of real places, real history, and the kinds of small details that quietly carry weight. And because 2026 marks the 800th anniversary year tied to St. Francis of Assisi, I’ll be weaving Franciscan places into this journey each week on the way to October 4. If you know a Franciscan church near you, drop it below (city + country/state). 👇 I’m building a global map for this anniversary year. #TheSacredOrder #VaticanThriller #Rome #Assisi #Franciscan #SaintFrancis800 #CatholicHistory #ArtHistory #HistoricalThriller

If you’ve ever wondered why Assisi feels like the “center of gravity” for the Franciscan story, this is the reason. The Basilica of Saint Francis isn’t just a church—it’s a living museum of medieval Europe: layered stone, layered history, and layered meaning. Even if you visit purely as a traveler or art lover, here’s what makes it unforgettable: Two basilicas in one: an upper church filled with light, and a lower church that feels like descending into a story. Frescoes that read like a visual thriller: scenes that shaped how millions imagined Francis for centuries. Symbols everywhere: look for the Tau (T-shaped mark), often connected with Franciscan tradition—quiet, simple, and easy to miss unless you’re looking. This is the kind of place that inspired The Sacred Order: where beauty, mystery, and history overlap—and where a single detail can feel like a clue. 2026 also marks a major Franciscan anniversary year, so I’ll be highlighting Franciscan sites each week leading to October 4. If you could take one person on a pilgrimage here, who would it be? Tag them 👇 Pax et bonum (peace and good). #TheSacredOrder #VaticanThriller #Franciscan #Assisi #CatholicHistory #ArtHistory #Pilgrimage #Francis800 #PaxEtBonum #ItalyTravel

January 1 on the Catholic calendar is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; a title that has shaped centuries of art, music, architecture, and history. Even if you approach it purely from a cultural lens, it’s a fascinating starting point for the year: the story of the West’s most painted mother and child… and the idea that the biggest turning points in history often arrive quietly—through courage, trust, and a single “yes.” Welcome to my 2026 living canvas centered around The Sacred Order: the novel is built on the places where history, beauty, and mystery overlap. Where faith isn’t a “theme,” but part of the world’s evidence trail. One word for your 2026: ____________ Mine is peace—the kind that holds steady even when the stakes are high. What’s yours? #TheSacredOrder #CatholicHistory #ArtHistory #VaticanThriller #Franciscan #SaintFrancis800 #FaithAndCulture #RomeAndBeyond

Have you been or want to go to the Sistine Chapel? Add your answer to the comments below. #Catholic #conclave #thesacredorder

Jonathan Davis is no ordinary narrator. He’s voiced Star Wars, Genghis Khan, and now… a Vatican thriller, "The Sacred Order", that blends history, faith, and a centuries-old secret. His voice is the Order.

Where in the Order? 🧭 Two churches. One mystery. At the crossroads of history and power, this Roman piazza has seen it all. Can you name it? 👀🇮🇹 #TheSacredOrder #WhereInTheOrder #Rome #HistoricalMystery #TravelTrivia #SacredSites

Come join me for my first bookstore signing of The Sacred Order — Saturday, August 9th at Barnes & Noble in Vestal, NY. I’m looking forward to meeting readers, signing books, and sharing the story behind the story. ✍️ 📍 Barnes & Noble Vestal 🗓 Saturday 8/9 🕛 12 Noon Hope to see you there—more details to come!

Thanks @booklife for the great review of my latest book! booklife.com/project/the-sac…

Reviews like this make all of the effort of writing a book worth it! Thanks, @blissfulreader! amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B0F3…

Grateful for the opportunity to have been on Fox News @ Night with @tracegallagher and alongside theologian Jonathan Morris to discuss the Conclave. foxnews.com/video/6372453992… #thesacredorder #Conclave2025 #PapalConclave

As the Conclave begins today, all eyes turn to the Sistine Chapel beneath Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. What happens behind the smoke and ceremony? The Sacred Order is a gripping Vatican thriller that dares to reveal the hidden story behind papal succession—rooted in the mystical legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. A timely story as history unfolds in real time. Own your copy here: amazon.com/dp/1966283571 #Conclave2025 #TheSacredOrder #VaticanMystery #PopeElection #CatholicThriller #SaintFrancis

In 2013, while in Vatican City, renowned photorealist Anthony Brunelli is summoned from an art reception honoring his latest masterpiece to an unexpected private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. There, he receives a shocking request: uncover an 800-year-old secret left by Saint Francis of Assisi—a revelation with the power to reshape the very foundations of Christianity. Brunelli has always known of his family's ancient duty to protect a sacred truth, but never imagined he would be the one chosen to unveil it—let alone at the Pope's command. Joined by gifted art historian Dr. Vera Valentino, Brunelli follows a trail of hidden clues ingeniously encoded within Renaissance masterpieces. As shadowy forces within the Vatican close in, determined to keep these secrets buried, Brunelli must confront his own wavering faith, ensure his safety, and solve the mysterious disappearance of his father—all while racing to unlock a mystery hidden in plain sight for centuries. The Sacred Order is an electrifying journey through Renaissance art, ancient beliefs, and dangerous betrayals. Visit: thesacredorder.com

The conclave begins May 7, 2025. Simultaneously, Saint Francis’s mystical truths, long hidden by Vatican secrecy, emerge as timely answers to modern spiritual questions. #Conclave2025 #SacredWisdom #DivineTiming #TheSacredOrder thesacredorder.com

This image captures the quiet strength of a cardinal bearing the weight of history. But what if history isn't what it seems? In The Sacred Order, one man’s election may not just fulfill tradition—but prophecy. #TheSacredOrder #Conclave2025 #VaticanThriller #CardinalDolan #HiddenTruths thesacredorder.com