Books by Msgr. O'Brien

Born in Chicago in 1892, Raymond O’Brien studied for the Priesthood at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD and was ordained in 1921.  He was then appointed teacher and spiritual advisor at the newly established Quigley Preparatory Seminary, where he taught high-school age boys who were considering the priesthood. 

During these difficult years of Prohibition and Depression, he became intimately familiar with the temptations and discouragement experienced by young men.  He dedicated himself to this cause, establishing numerous youth groups at Blessed Sacrament Parish, where he was transferred in 1936, and where he was known never to turn away troubled youths. 

He also served as auxiliary chaplain at the Bridewell and County Jail.  He was honored with the title of Monsignor in 1949 in recognition of his humanitarian work as well as his promulgation of the faith, and he died in October 1963, a most beloved pastor and friend of boys.

  • Brass Knuckles Brass back cover

    Rev. Raymond J. O'Brien

    Brass Knuckles

    $12.95

    Speed Austin never meant to get in trouble, but it seems to follow him wherever he goes.  Yet, even though he’s part of the playground gang of toughs, the boys from St. Leo’s are desperate for a shortstop to take the place of Bud...

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  • Midget

    Rev. Raymond J. O'Brien

    Midget

    $12.95

    Midget is used to being on his own: after an accident took the lives of his mother and two sisters, neither his father nor his aunt has had much time for him. Left to his own devices, he has managed to develop quite a talent for petty theft. But when...

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  • Nice Going, Red

    Rev. Raymond J. O'Brien

    Nice Going, Red

    $14.95

    Frank "Red" Devlin is the best fighter in town--trouble is, he's always getting into scraps over something or other. He just can't stand being teased. He even bristles when his friend, Lieutenant Carroll, spots him smoking and playing craps with...

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