Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion and Purpose

At a Time When Many Catholics are Disillusioned, Questioning Their Faith, and Filled with Doubts About the Relevance of Catholicism in the Modern World, the Voice of One Man Cries Out to the World's Largest Faith Community With a Clarity That is Rare and Inspiring. Rediscover Catholicism, takes us on an adventure of life-changing proportions. Beginning with our common yearning for happiness, Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a Church. Are you happy? Are you living an authentic life? Do you really think you will find happiness where you are looking? How would you like your life to change? What is God's dream for your life? Why have so many people rejected Catholicism? What does it mean to walk with God in the modern world? Do the saints have anything to offer you? Is Jesus still relevant? Can the ancient traditions of Catholicism help us deal with the modern challenges of our lives? In each generation a leader comes forth who is able to bring Christianity to life in a way that revitalizes individuals, communities, and the universal Church. Once you experience his bold, brilliant, practical, and inspiring style, you will soon understand why so many people consider Matthew Kelly to be one of the great spiritual voices of our times. Prologue: Imagine This... Introduction: Where to from Here? Part One: We Become What We Celebrate Chapter One: Our Universal Hunger: Appearance vs. the Authentic Why Has Christianity Been Rejected? The Cry for Help Chapter Two: The Prevailing Philosophy: Individualism Hedonism Minimalism Chapter Three: Is Jesus Still Relevant?: Our Quest for Happiness God and Happiness The Attitude of Christ The Role of Discipline Jesus in History Chapter Four: Searching for Identity: The Mission The Adventure of Salvation Catholics Today Catholicism Is a Lifestyle Identity Crisis Chapter Five: What Are We Celebrating?: The Future of Catholicism The Solution Let the Celebration Begin Part Two: The Authentic Life Chapter Six: What Is the Authentic Life?: Fostering the Inner Life Modern Despair Our Essential Purpose What Is Holiness? The-Best-Version-of-Yourself Vatican II The Great Depression Chapter Seven: The Path Is Well Trodden: In Search of Excellence The Saints Common Objections The Pedestal Syndrome The Rejection of Discipline Keeping the Goal in Sight Chapter Eight: Even a Blind Man Knows...: Francis of Assisi Mother Teresa John Vianney Thomas More John Paul II Taking the Gospel Seriously Chapter Nine: What Sets Them Apart?: Singleness of Purpose The Will of God How Would You Like Your Life to Change Chapter 10: Their Attraction and Influence: Friendship Spiritual Friends and Loneliness Foster This Spirit Bright Lights Chapter Eleven: Who Will Be Next?: To Whom Does the Future Belong? Shame on Us What Are You Willing to Give Your Life for? Finding Your Place Where Do We Start? Part Three: The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality: Chapter Twelve: Confession: Turning to God I Am a Sinner The Drama of Life A Sacred Encounter Common Objections Behold the Beauty Self-Knowledge A New Habit Temptation The Touch of the Master's Hand Chapter Thirteen: Daily Prayer: Why Pray? Thought Determines Action The Classroom of Silence Getting Started Do I Have to Go to Church to Pray? Begin Today Cast into the Deep Chapter Fourteen: The Mass: Prepare Yourself Get Yourself a Mass Journal A Quick Journey Through the Mass Spiritual Game Changer My Favorite Prayer Beyond You & Me Embrace the Gift Chapter Fifteen: The Bible: Where Did the Bible Come from? Jesus: The Turning Point in Human History Where Should You Start? Beyond the Gospels Stories, Questions and Prayers 77 Years Chapter Sixteen: Fasting: In Search of a Vision Body and Soul The Death of Discipline Fasting in the Scriptures The History of Christian Fasting Lenten Fasting Fasting and You The Universe and You Always a Means, Never an End Where, When, and for How Long? Chapter Seventeen: Spiritual Reading: An Ancient Tradition What Should We Read? When, Where, and for How Long? Adult Education Keeping the Star in Sight Chapter Eighteen: The Rosary: Why Have We Abandoned the Rosary? Benefits Growth in Virtue Twenty Lessons More Than One Way The Real Objection Mary Part Four: Now Is Our Time: Chapter Nineteen: Time for a Change: Are We Willing to Change? What Should We Focus on? Education Evangelization Vocations Chapter Twenty: Leadership: Paralyzed by Fear Courage Bold Leadership Servant Leadership Chapter Twenty-One: Return to Virtue: The World Needs the Church Something Wonderful Is about to Happen. "'Rediscover Catholicism' takes us on an adventure of life-changing proportions. Beginning with our common yearning for happiness, Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a church"--Page 4 of cover