Rediscover Catholicism : a spiritual guide to living with passion & purpose
Matthew Kelly.
- New & exp. 2nd ed.
- [Place of publication not identified] : Beacon Pub., 2010.
- 318 pages ; 22 cm Paperback book
Previously published under the title Rediscovering Catholicism, 2002.
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.