Leo Joseph Patrick Hayes’s Newly Released "Pursuing The One Thing Necessary" is a Reflective and Inspiring Novel-Memoir Exploring Faith, Identity, and Holiness
“Pursuing The One Thing Necessary” is a compelling novel that weaves lived experience with spiritual reflection, inviting readers into the interior life of a soul in search of God’s will. “Pursuing The One Thing Necessary” is the creation of published author, Leo Joseph Patrick Hayes, an eighty-nine-year-old retired Catholic priest who shares his life story through a novelized memoir that reflects nearly all of his real experiences. Once a fighter, he was shaped by his father into both a warrior and a scholar, a journey mirrored in his protagonist, Father Patrick, who ultimately strives for sainthood. Through this blend of fiction and truth, Father Leo explores faith, growth, and the pursuit of holiness. His writing has also appeared in The Homiletic and Pastoral Review, where two of his articles have been published. Leo Joseph Patrick Hayes shares, “This is a story about a boy named Patrick, born in the American heartland during the Great Depression. His story covers his formati...