| The Good Enough Catholic: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Wilkes, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0345409620 ISBN-13: 9780345409621 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $18.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1997 Annotation: Many Catholics face a dilemma: how can one be faithful to traditions, yet remain open to new discoveries, both about yourself and Catholicism? In The Good Enough Catholic, Paul Wilkes plumbs the hunger in Catholic souls for a relationship with God and a spiritual life, and boldly confronts the controversial issue of Church authority. After each chapter, there is an invitation to put into practice what has been explored through a rich mixture of doctrine, history, current thinking, and the personal experiences of "good enough" Catholics across America. With this book, Wilkes beckons us to look to the essence of our religion for the guidance and strength to live lives filled with spiritual transcendence. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Biblical Reference - General - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
| Dewey: 248.482 |
| LCCN: 97097020 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.02" W x 8.68" (1.09 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Many Catholics face a dilemma: how can one be faithful to traditions, yet remain open to new discoveries, both about yourself and Catholicism? In The Good Enough Catholic, Paul Wilkes plumbs the hunger in Catholic souls for a relationship with God and a spiritual life, and boldly confronts the controversial issue of Church authority. After each chapter, there is an invitation to put into practice what has been explored through a rich mixture of doctrine, history, current thinking, and the personal experiences of "good enough" Catholics across America. With this book, Wilkes beckons us to look to the essence of our religion for the guidance and strength to live lives filled with spiritual transcendence. |