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I was gifted this book by my Catholic sister-in-law. I started to read it then put it down as I am no longer Catholic.
When I picked it up again, I saw many similarities to the Protestant faith. I think that the author is hoping to get more Catholics engaged in their faith as opposed to just being a consumer. For many Catholics, its get in and out as quickly as you can. Some leave the mass even before the priest processes out...
Basically the author is telling you 1. Pray to God. 2. Serve other 3. Active listen in mass, bring a notebook and get a take away for the week 4. Read your Bible 4. try daily mass 5. go to confession 6. Be thankful for what you have 7. Find your purpose/what you are good at 8. Live for today remember life is fleeting.
Each chapter ends with a key point and an action step to take. The author also has a set of videos you could use during lent that correspond to the chapters in the book.
I think he has good points made. However, our life in Christ is about a relationship with Jesus. Recognizing that I am a sinner. That He, the perfect lamb, was sacrificed for my sins on the cross. He rose again and will return for those who believe in Him. It is not about a religion--going to mass, going to confession. You need to be in community so that you can actively grow in your faith.
I left the Catholic faith while in college. I tried to connect with my community. I went to a dynamic church with awesome mass. However when I went to the newman center, I tried to connect with people but I felt basically ignored. In contrast, when I visited a Protestant church, I was surprised at how happy every one was to be at church. People approached me and welcomed me. They asked if I was new. I was invited to a Bible study. Many expressed their desire for church to be an all day event! I also discovered that I was to have a personal relationship with Jesus--to recognize my sin and ask Him to take it away and to believe that He is the way to heaven...it was not about not missing mass or saying rosaries..
When I picked it up again, I saw many similarities to the Protestant faith. I think that the author is hoping to get more Catholics engaged in their faith as opposed to just being a consumer. For many Catholics, its get in and out as quickly as you can. Some leave the mass even before the priest processes out...
Basically the author is telling you 1. Pray to God. 2. Serve other 3. Active listen in mass, bring a notebook and get a take away for the week 4. Read your Bible 4. try daily mass 5. go to confession 6. Be thankful for what you have 7. Find your purpose/what you are good at 8. Live for today remember life is fleeting.
Each chapter ends with a key point and an action step to take. The author also has a set of videos you could use during lent that correspond to the chapters in the book.
I think he has good points made. However, our life in Christ is about a relationship with Jesus. Recognizing that I am a sinner. That He, the perfect lamb, was sacrificed for my sins on the cross. He rose again and will return for those who believe in Him. It is not about a religion--going to mass, going to confession. You need to be in community so that you can actively grow in your faith.
I left the Catholic faith while in college. I tried to connect with my community. I went to a dynamic church with awesome mass. However when I went to the newman center, I tried to connect with people but I felt basically ignored. In contrast, when I visited a Protestant church, I was surprised at how happy every one was to be at church. People approached me and welcomed me. They asked if I was new. I was invited to a Bible study. Many expressed their desire for church to be an all day event! I also discovered that I was to have a personal relationship with Jesus--to recognize my sin and ask Him to take it away and to believe that He is the way to heaven...it was not about not missing mass or saying rosaries..
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