Essentials for Christian Living
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Product Details Format: Manufacturer: Date: Pages: Soft Cover USCCB 2008 127

 General Description:

Reconnect with Catholicism 101 — the Creed, sacraments, and commandments—in this pocket-sized handbook. Keep it in your briefcase or backpack! This little gem was put together by Libreria Editrice Vaticana - the Vatican Publications Office.

Review:

" I know what I'm giving Alec, whom I'm serving as sponsor for for his Confirmation this spring.
This little book may or may not be "essential" for his spiritual well-being, but it could be a wonderful asset if used as intended.

A paperback of just over 120 pages, "Essentials for Christian Living" is uniquely put together, offering prayers and truths about the Catholic faith one page at a time and encouraging readers to stop and reflect on what they just read. Each page has space below to jot thoughts that come to mind.

It's perfect for times when you don't have a lot of time. Open to any page and you're sure to learn or be reminded of something worthwhile. For example, could you explain why we Catholics make the Sign of the Cross before and after prayer?

One of the notes makes a great point: "Think of what you are doing." That may be this book's biggest plus: It pulls the reader into giving some thought to what defines us as Catholics -- our prayer, our sacraments and our creed.

Easy to slip into a purse or the pocket of a backpack, "Essentials for Christian Living" can be used by anyone who cares to put a little more effort into their relationship with God.

The basic prayers included are just that, basic. The Formulas of Catholic Doctrine -- The Golden Rule, the Beatitudes, the cardinal and theological virtues -- are excellent reminders of what is expected of us.

Taking the creed line by line, one sentence per page, forces readers to think more deeply about what they are saying in ways we aren't likely to at Mass.

All this for only $6.95. Can't beat it." - Bob Zyskowski

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