The Joy Of Being Catholic

Author : Kathy Coffey
Publisher : Orbis Books
ISBN 13 : 1608332136
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best of Being Catholic written by Kathy Coffey and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kaleidoscope of spiritual values in Catholicism that don't divide but bring people together and will instill peace and love in those who take the time to better understand them. Here are beautiful, simple, profound ideas that few people think about these days when they talk about the Catholic Church. Yet they are truths that make a positive difference in peoples' lives. They include: Catholicism is a community that remembers Jesus Catholics draw on a rich tradition of spirituality They always have something to celebrate The church is a family It has splendid heroes and heroines It takes staunch stands on peace and justice It has universality At a time when many Catholics have grown frustrated with their church, The Best of Catholicism reminds them of the positive values and practices that they will never read about in the daily news.

Author : Mitch Finley
Publisher : Resurrection Press
ISBN 13 : 9781878718570
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Being a Lector written by Mitch Finley and published by Resurrection Press. This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy little book will increase your understanding of this ministry. It will help you to carry it out well. You will discover that you become stronger in your faith in other ways, too. You will come to realize that a lector is far more than someone who simply stands up and reads aloud from the lectionary--much, much more than that. Packed with inspiration, history, voice suggestions. A great Christmas gift for all lectors and especially for newly appointed lectors. Also available in Spanish: RPS123/04.

Author : Earl J. Higgins
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781455606856
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Y'at Catholicism written by Earl J. Higgins and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as all Y'at Orleanians know dat a true miracle is a Catlick family wid less than five kids, and da priest�s benediction is da starting block for da mad dash to da parking lot, now dey�ll know dat if dere�s ever an archbishop of Y�ats, it�ll be Earl Higgins--excuse me, Oil Higgins.-- Angus Lind, New Orleans Times-Picayune New Orleans culture is a fusion of secular and holy. From the earliest days of the community founded on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Catholic faith has been an influence on, and inspiration for, daily life. To be sure, religious rites such as weddings, funerals, and feast day festivals transpire elsewhere in the country. In New Orleans, however, they are celebrated with a zeal and verve that speaks to the uniqueness of the community. Earl Higgins amuses us with those quirky, sometimes paradoxical, customs that define modern New Orleans life. He humorously explains why the answer to the question 'Where did you go to high school?' is a better identifying characteristic of a New Orleanian than a thumbprint. What's in a name? Many New Orleans streets and one local bayou bear the names of Catholic saints. Louisiana's civil districts are parishes, not counties, bearing testimony to the strong congregational life of the region's founding fathers. Holidays take a twist as New Orleanians observe Christmas, but just as importantly, Twelfth Night, which ushers in the Carnival season and ultimately Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Meatless Fridays and the Creole culinary tradition of Holy Thursday's gumbo z�herbes hail from religious observances connected with Lent. The term y'at is an affectionate nickname proudly worn by some New Orleanians. Higgins, a proud Jesuit High School blue jay and y'at, explains how all these Catholic customs and traditions have blended throughout history to create a unique lifestyle and shorthand language found only in New Orleans.

Author : Mitch Finley
Publisher : Crossroad
ISBN 13 : 9780824517359
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Being Catholic written by Mitch Finley and published by Crossroad. This book was released on 1996 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book celebrates the spirit of Catholicism as a way of life, particulary its spirit of joy. This book is an act of love on the part of the author, an act of love for the Roman Catholicism, its people, its institutions, and its centuries old traditions.

Author : Oswald Hirmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780620378703
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our Joy in Being Catholic written by Oswald Hirmer and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph M. Champlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781878718662
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Being an Altar Server written by Joseph M. Champlin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book will help good servers to understand, what the Mass is about, know what needs to be done, and, carry out their duties with a proper attitude. With the, insight gained from over forty years of celebrating the, Eucharist, Father Champlin invites young and older, altar servers to share their experience of serving and, also provides an informative guidebook to be used in, the training of altar servers or as a source of, inspiration for many years to come.

Author : Bill Donohue
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0804185824
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Catholic Advantage written by Bill Donohue and published by Image. This book was released on 2015 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The controversial president of The Catholic League shows how the Church may be the best guide for achieving long-term health and happiness. Religious Americans are by far the healthiest and happiest of any segment of the population--this is true across religions according to recent Gallup polls. Bill Donohue, President of the Catholic League, goes a step further to show that Catholicism will not only make you healthy and happy, but it will ultimately lead you to heaven too. In his latest book, The Catholic Advantage, Donohue turns his attention to the ways Catholicism is experienced by believers. He explores a simplified and practical way of looking at the faith, demonstrating how Catholic living enhances our well-being. With exciting new research and time-honored wisdom, Donohue shows how the application of beliefs, bonds and boundaries lead to a bountiful life, while the atheism, narcissism, and hedonism of secular intellectuals and celebrity culture paves the path to misery. Donohue writes, "Catholics who have faithfully followed the precepts of their religion, and have lived a life of good health and happiness, are nicely positioned to experience even greater happiness in heaven. Anyone who bats three for three, especially given these stakes, must be doing something right."

Author : Pope Francis
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0553419544
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Author : Pat Gohn
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1594716781
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All In written by Pat Gohn and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the one thing that defines your life and brings you the most good, the most love? Pat Gohn knows what her one thing is: “More than any single factor in my life, belonging to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church has had the greatest impact on me. Faith gives meaning to everything in my life.” In this passionate and unapologetic account of why her faith in Christ and the Catholic Church are the source of meaning and joy in her life, Gohn—popular speaker, retreat leader, catechist, and author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious—invites you to become more confident in the power of the Catholic faith to transform your life as well. Being a cradle Catholic, cancer survivor, wife, and mother are all a part of Gohn’s story. But in this appealing, personal book, she shares why her relationship with Jesus and her confidence in his Church are so much bigger than her medical diagnosis, more powerful than her family history, and more significant than her career path. Gohn ardently shares why belonging to the Church will strengthen and nurture your relationship with God. It will keep you connected with Jesus and the sacraments—conduits of grace, forgiveness, healing, wisdom, and renewal. Belonging to the Church connects you to millions of others around the world, to the saints, and to your loved ones in heaven. These relationships are at the heart of Catholicism. In this time when life and society are so fragmented, the joy of belonging to a community—as imperfect as it can be—easily outweighs the agony of separation or isolation. Gohn’s confidence in her faith emerged despite and even out of a struggle with disillusionment. Working in a parish when news of the sex abuse scandals broke in Boston, she confronted heartbreak and anger within herself and her fellow parishioners. Yet she never left the Church and relates how she found a way to dig deeper and discover reasons to stay faithful. Each of the nine chapters identifies a dimension of the Catholic faith that is a source of Gohn’s confidence, including the Incarnation, God’s plan, the Fatherhood of God, the friendship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of neighbor. Each chapter also features reflection questions to challenge you.

Author : Suzie Andres
Publisher : What Every Catholic Should Kno
ISBN 13 : 9781950939169
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being Catholic written by Suzie Andres and published by What Every Catholic Should Kno. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Focuses on those doctrines, customs, traditions, and practices which have been, for centuries, at the very heart of Catholic faith and practice, [including] the seven sacraments, the layout of a church, details and process of the mass, Catholic doctrine on Mary, [and more]"--Jacket back.