"Women ask me the same three questions throughout a typical day. How did you steal the money? How do nuns not have sex? How can you still believe in God?"

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Sister Barbara Markey was the quintessential nun on the run. She flew around the world promoting her pre-marriage training, which helped fund the family-centered programs she developed and oversaw for thirty-five years for the archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.

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So how did Sister Barbara wind up in a prison?

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More than just a family's response to scandal, this accidental memoir pays tribute to the strength of a woman who, despite the overwhelming odds, never wavered in her faith or her dedication to her calling. A testament to the complexity of justice, the power of redemption, and the deep love that binds a family, this narrative invites readers into the life of a woman who was much more than her headlines and challenges them to reconsider the stories they have been told.

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Told with honesty, heart, and humor, Her Religious Conviction remains an inspiring story of resilience, forgiveness, and the beauty of a steady faith in the darkest corner of a prison cell.