The Ranch

The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns · Aug 29, 2026 · 4m

The Ranch — A Song of Brothers, Faith, and Purpose I wrote The Ranch as a spiritual adventure novel, but at its heart, it has always been a story about brotherhood, loss, faith, and discovering that God can give purpose even to our deepest pain. The story begins with brothers grieving the loss of one of their own and eventually discovering a calling they never expected—to create a place where wounded young people can find healing, family, faith, and hope. I recently took the heart of that story and turned it into this song, “The Ranch.” There is also something very personal behind the novel…