Dismas came from nowhere. A lowly thief, Christ transformed him for all eternity as he hung on his own cross at Golgotha. Dismas is remembered by untold billions of souls throughout time even to this day.

He once stole for material gain. His last act on earth was to steal Heaven itself, openly confessing as the first among all saints to enter Heaven after Christ’s death on the Cross.

This book tells the gripping story of the man who became the first penitent to die with the complete promise of the Resurrection.

“...finally, a story that tells us about the forgotten saint on Calvary...”
~ Father Robert Carson, O. Praem.

“Well constructed and well written story by a talented writer. Enjoyed it all and extremely informative.”
~ Tom Stephano, OFS

About the author

Vincent M. Iezzi, OFS, lives in Philadephia with his wife of sixty-four years, two sons and daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. This is his eighth book since retiring.  He was educated in Catholic schools, including college, is active in his parish community, and is a thirty-five year professed Franciscan of theSecular Franciscan Order.