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\n Trying to pass the faith onto loved ones is not only difficult because\n of horrible scandals, but also because of widespread disbelief,\n doubt, and often having no need for God in this life or the next.\n This short book puts the scandals in perspective and lays out a case \n for why it makes so much sense to believe as a Catholic \n based on evidence and common sense.\n
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\n It greatly concerns me, as a deacon, to look at the empty seats at Mass,\n and wonder what it's like when people die and must stand before God the Father \n after having neglected and forgotten his beloved son Jesus crucified.\n Therefore, I have written, Passing the Faith onto Loved Ones, \n to aid our conversations with those we care about so they may come to believe\n there is one God, that Jesus is His only beloved son, and that, historically speaking,\n Jesus established one Church to nourish and guide us.\n
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\n This book presents 3 reasons for believing in God and 12 more for believing\n in Jesus and his Church. It also deals with common challenges, such as, suffering,\n Biblical violence, sexual morality, and women's ordination. It is my hope\n and prayer that this case will ultimately help people believe and be prepared to stand before\n God the Father as Simeon was when he prayed, \"Lord, now your servant is ready to \n go to you in peace.\" (Luke 2:29)\n
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\n Salvation: Church in Crisis\n
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\n This article refers to a recent column (December 2020) by \n Cardinal George Pell and to an earlier one by Cardinal \n Avery Dulles. It explores what underlies the widespread \n presumption that almost everyone makes it to heaven \n despite the obvious meaning of Jesus' words. Then it reconsiders \n Jesus' difficult teaching in light of God who is love, the \n crucifixion of his only beloved son, and the intimate reality of heaven.\n The article can be read, downloaded or watched on \n YouTube.\n
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\n Other Articles\n
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\n Army in the Pews\n
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\n An important story about a passing opportunity to bring Catholics back to church. \n See
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\n An Intuitive Case for Jesus' Dire Words\n
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\n Contrary to popular “feelings,” this article considers \n the accuracy of Jesus' words in light of how much God loves us, \n the crucifixion of his only beloved son, and the intimate \n reality of heaven.
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\n Sharing with Loved Ones the Reasons for Our Hope\n
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\n This brief article is all that’s needed to initiate conversations with loved ones and bring them back to church. \n See
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\n How to Use Books & Video?\n
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\n The books, video, and narrations on YouTube were created so people may\n read, watch or listen to this simple case for our faith and \n be prepared to stand before God our Father. If you agree with the content\n and approach, please promote it. \n The manuscripts and YouTube presentations are free. And the Amazon \n versions are inexpensive.\n
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\n A bishop can \n use Passing the Faith \n onto Loved Ones to help his priests, \n deacons and teachers fully believe. Given the book’s simplicity, however, \n more intellectual sources may also be desired. That said, its ease of \n understanding for busy laypeople might be an example worth \n considering. The key point is leaders of the Church at all levels \n must themselves fully believe to be most successful \n at bringing people back to Mass.\n
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pastors, \n priests, deacons and teachers need to help their active members \n fully believe so they can in turn have conversations with loved ones and \n pass on the faith. \n
gaTrack('Resources', 'SiteLinkItMakesSense')}\n style={{ fontStyle: \"italic\" }} >\n It Makes Sense to Believe, the other book, \n is meant for those who lack interest, doubt, disbelieve, or otherwise feel \n practicing the faith is unnecessary. By default, I either hand out or refer \n people to this book.\n
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\n Whenever we’re preaching, teaching about the faith, \n or having conversations about it, we must always include \n some practical reasons for why we believe this makes sense. \n Over time, people will start to get it.\n
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\n Please visit the book websites for links to YouTube videos, \n narrations, manuscripts, Kindle version, and Amazon paperback.\n For bulk paperback orders, please contact me.\n
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\n Lastly, band with kindred clergy \n who believe all God's words and \n want to share in Christ's saving mission:
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\n Five days before Christmas 2019, at 5:00am, Charlie discovered his daughter's lifeless body. Rosie was a \n perfectly healthy 2-year-old. She was Laura and Charlie's only child, and our only grandchild. In the following\n links, they discussed what happened, and how their Catholic faith pulled them through.\n
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Laura and Charlie told their story and provided some raw details. The \n interviewer was excellent. They also wove in how their faith helped.
gaTrack('Resources', 'rosie1')}\n style={{ fontStyle: \"italic\" }} >\n Tough Mudder Podcast\n . \n \n\n
\n In this video,
Laura spoke to 300 women at Long Beach Catholic Community \n during an evening of recollection. Her presentation begins after the 22 minute mark \n and they watch a 2 minute video which is not visible.
gaTrack('Resources', 'rosie2')}\n style={{ fontStyle: \"italic\" }} >\n A Rose in Heaven | BC Ladies Event\n . \n \n\n
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Charlie spoke to 50 Beach Catholic men during a day of retreat.
gaTrack('Resources', 'rosie3')}\n style={{ fontStyle: \"italic\" }} >\n Charlie's Presentation\n . \n \n