{"product_id":"rebuilt-faith-a-handbook-for-skeptical-catholics-paperback","title":"Rebuilt Faith: A Handbook for Skeptical Catholics - 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 White\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Corcoran\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdam J. Parker\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a honorable mention award in the popular presentation of the Catholic faith category from the Catholic Media Association.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Do you question whether God really exists? Have you considered walking away from your faith because you've been hurt by someone in the Church or because you struggle with some of its teachings? Or maybe you've already left? Are you carrying around guilt for something you've done and don't feel you are worthy of God's love? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRebuilt Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran--authors of the bestselling book \u003ci\u003eRebuilt\u003c\/i\u003e--proposes five simple steps to learn (or relearn) more about your Catholic faith and deepen your relationship with God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eRebuilt Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, you will learn that rebuilding and renewing your faith starts with a nagging feeling that you want something more--more connectedness, more community, and more purpose. That's the spark that leads to a flame that burns brightly around Jesus, the foundation of living and growing in faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The steps in \u003ci\u003eRebuilt Faith\u003c\/i\u003e can be done in just ten minutes a day over forty days during your morning coffee, at lunchtime, or when you are relaxing in the evening. Each one includes a quotation from a saint, a reflection, questions to ponder, a prayer, and a scripture verse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e White and Corcoran organize the book around five steps that build on different aspects of Catholicism and are meant to be repeated: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e serve--serve others and develop a servant's heart; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e give--giving reflects the character of God; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e engage in Christian community--we need friends of faith to become more like Jesus; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e practice prayer and the sacraments--by praying consistently and continually taking part in the sacraments, you will better connect with God; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e share your faith--having a heart for people who do not know Jesus and helping them in their faith journey will strengthen your own faith. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e White and Corcoran have watched thousands of people in their parish in Timonium, Maryland, take these five steps and grow from seeing God primarily as an abstract idea into knowing him as a deeply loved partner who provides a far greater sense of purpose for living than they had ever known before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Invest in yourself by taking your faith to the next level and allowing God to help you come to know his grace, favor, and loving kindness in a new and personal way. Not only will you strengthen your own connection to God but also the connection between him and the entire Body of Christ. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFr. Michael White\u003c\/b\u003e is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, pastor of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, and cofounder of Rebuilt Parish--an organization designed to rebuild parishes for growth and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite is the coauthor of the bestselling book \u003ci\u003eRebuilt\u003c\/i\u003e--which narrates the story of Nativity's rebirth--\u003ci\u003eTools for Rebuilding\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRebuilding Your Message\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rebuilt Field Guide, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChurchMoney.\u003c\/i\u003e He is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSeriously, God?\u003c\/i\u003e and the bestselling Messages series for Advent and Lent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring White's tenure as pastor at Church of the Nativity, the church has almost tripled in weekend attendance. More importantly, commitment to the mission of the Church has grown, demonstrated by the significant increase of giving, service in ministry, and much evidence of genuine spiritual renewal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite earned his bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland and his graduate degrees in sacred theology and ecclesiology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 2023, White and Corcoran were honored by Pope Francis with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Award for outstanding service to Church and Pope.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Corcoran\u003c\/b\u003e has served Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, in a variety of roles that give him a unique perspective on parish ministry and leadership. First hired as a youth minister, Corcoran has also served as coordinator of children's ministry and director of small groups. He is lay associate to the pastor and is responsible for weekend message development, strategic planning, and staff development. Corcoran also is the president of Rebuilt Parish--an organization designed to rebuild parishes for growth and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorcoran is the coauthor of bestselling book \u003ci\u003eRebuilt\u003c\/i\u003e--which narrates the story of Nativity's rebirth--\u003ci\u003eTools for Rebuilding\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRebuilding Your Message\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rebuilt Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e ChurchMoney.\u003c\/i\u003e He is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSeriously, God?\u003c\/i\u003e and the bestselling Messages series for Advent and Lent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 2023, White and Corcoran were honored by Pope Francis with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Award for outstanding service to Church and Pope.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echurchnativity.com\u003cbr\u003erebuiltparish.com\u003cbr\u003ehttp: \/\/rebuiltparish.com\/podcast\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: churchnativity\u003cbr\u003eTwitter: @churchnativity\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @churchnativity\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: rebuilt parish\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @rebuiltparish\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @rebuiltparish \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBishop Adam J. Parker\u003c\/b\u003e is auxiliary bishop and vicar general of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596851831091,"sku":"9781646802012","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Arc3_wG-P99781646802012.webp?v=1782959276","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/rebuilt-faith-a-handbook-for-skeptical-catholics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}