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"The book should help every thinking Catholic. It would also make a good RCIA resource as well as a blockbuster stimulus for discussions."— Book Nook, Pecos BenedictineThe authors answer the question, "Why Be Catholic?" fairly and squarely, showing a deep appreciation about what is good in Catholicism and a penetrating honesty about the Church's shortcomings. Rohr and Martos also examine what it means to be Catholic in the United States today. Finally, to answer the title question in a more personal way, they present portraits of some outstanding Catholics, especially those we call saints, who have found personal fulfillment by living their faith to the utmost.After reading this book, you will appreciate more fully the unique heritage of the Catholic Church. You will understand how its magnificent tradition enriches the lives of Catholics today and propels the ever-changing Church into the 21st century and third millennium. A popular resource for RCIA, evangelization and religious education.
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Why Be Catholic?, Richard Rohr
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- 1990
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- Title
- Why Be Catholic?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Rohr
- Publisher
- Saint Anthony Messenger Press
- Released
- 1990
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN10
- 0867161019
- ISBN13
- 9780867161014
- Series
- Tags
- Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Religion, Spirituality, Christian Themes, Christianity, Christian Life, Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Church
- Original title
- Why Be Catholic? (Understanding Our Experience and Tradition)
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- "The book should help every thinking Catholic. It would also make a good RCIA resource as well as a blockbuster stimulus for discussions."— Book Nook, Pecos BenedictineThe authors answer the question, "Why Be Catholic?" fairly and squarely, showing a deep appreciation about what is good in Catholicism and a penetrating honesty about the Church's shortcomings. Rohr and Martos also examine what it means to be Catholic in the United States today. Finally, to answer the title question in a more personal way, they present portraits of some outstanding Catholics, especially those we call saints, who have found personal fulfillment by living their faith to the utmost.After reading this book, you will appreciate more fully the unique heritage of the Catholic Church. You will understand how its magnificent tradition enriches the lives of Catholics today and propels the ever-changing Church into the 21st century and third millennium. A popular resource for RCIA, evangelization and religious education.