{"product_id":"reaching-for-heaven-14-spiritual-goals-as-you-grow-older-paperback","title":"Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Amodei\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As you grow older, you'll find that life takes on a new rhythm, one where you can shed the responsibilities that once consumed your days. The hours at work and the bustling activities of parenthood or other vocations have now transformed into something different--a fresh chapter of life, filled with new opportunities for reflection and growth. It's your time to pivot and focus on how God will judge your life and how to make a final push for getting to heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through personal stories, humor, and practical advice, Michael Amodei--a lifelong Catholic with a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and the University of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish--shares fourteen practices to help enrich your spirituality as you strive for heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eReaching for Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e, seasoned book editor Michael Amodei shares what older Catholics need to hear to make the most of their time. \"This book is a kind of wake-up call,\" he writes, \"a chance to become a better Catholic so that when we face that one-on-one with Jesus, we don't have to fear what is coming.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He contends that even a small investment in time and energy thinking about your golden years can have a rich payoff as you remember the past, act in the present, and plan for the future. He builds on his own spiritually rich memories--including his view from the fifty-yard line at Notre Dame Stadium--to show how you can invent your own life plan by selecting from spiritual habits and practices that have formed and strengthened Catholics for centuries. By creating both short- and long-term goals, you can \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e cultivate a deeper prayer life by praying the Liturgy of the Hours; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e get more out of scripture by taking a class or participating in a group Bible study; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e make a pilgrimage to a holy site or shrine (Amodei recommends the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto either in France or at the University of Notre Dame); \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e correct past wrongs and heal past injuries not only by apologizing to someone you've hurt but also by making amends; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e strengthen family bonds by writing notes to tell family members what you appreciate about them; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e draw closer to Mary by consecrating yourself to her. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e He guides you to use the power of memory to shape your understanding of who God is and who you truly are by putting what you learn into practice incrementally over time to achieve the optimal plan for meeting Jesus face to face. This plan can lead you towards Judgment Day with confidence, knowing that you've lived a life dedicated to love, service, and spiritual growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book includes questions for reflection. It is an excellent resource for personal or small-group study. Additional resources are also available online. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Amodei\u003c\/b\u003e is executive editor and curriculum development manager at Ave Maria Press, where he writes and edits Catholic high school religion textbooks. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eSend Out Your Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCatholic Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration\u003c\/i\u003e. Amodei also has acquired a number of spiritual books for Ave Maria Press, including \u003ci\u003eA Teen's Game Plan for Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Lou Holtz, \u003ci\u003eHoly Goals for Body and Soul\u003c\/i\u003e by Bishop Thomas Paprocki, and \u003ci\u003eExpect More!\u003c\/i\u003e by Muffet McGraw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmodei earned his bachelor's degree in English from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, where he also earned a master's degree in religious education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmodei previously served as director of religious education and as a youth minister at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California. He also served as a math, religion, and gym teacher, as well as a Catholic Youth Organization sports coach at St. Monica Elementary School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is leader of the Ave Maria Press Chapter of Catholic Relief Services, a member of the Association of Catholic Publishers, and a third degree in the Knights of Columbus. Amodei has been a youth sports coach for more than forty years and is the field supervisor for home football games at the University of Notre Dame. Amodei lives with his family in South Bend, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 8.51 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596851994931,"sku":"9781646802746","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/1Lq_TApBGA9781646802746.webp?v=1782959278","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/reaching-for-heaven-14-spiritual-goals-as-you-grow-older-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}