rediscovering the basics

Addressing the difficult question of what it means to be a Catholic in the twenty-first century, Archbishop Charles Chaput offers a sound, contemporary vision for understanding the teachings of the Church and shows how you live them out with a spirit of love and obedience. How can you experience a fresh, active spiritual life? Find out as you rediscover the vital basics of Living the Catholic Faith.

"Addressing the difficult question of what it means to be a Catholic in the twenty-first century, Archbishop Charles Chaput offers a sound, contemporary vision for understanding the teachings of the Church and shows how you live them out with a spirit of love and obedience."

Living the Catholic Faith; Rediscovering the Basics. Charles J. Chaput. 2001.
This is a brief, readable guide to the essentials of the Catholic faith in which Chaput explains what it means to be a Catholic in the modern world. He also provides suggestions on living the faith each day, and he gives advice on how to strengthen your spiritual life. He suggests that we ask ourselves the following question at the end of the day, “I have paid one day of my life to do what I did today. Was it worth it?” That is great advice for everyone! ( )