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Book Overview
Take a fresh, bold look at what it means to be Catholic today.
In a modern culture that finds church values dated, many hide a life of faith behind closed doors or look for answers elsewhere. Recounting his own spiritual journey, author Gregory Erich Phillips encourages all Christians to remember the abundant joy and love at the heart of the religion, which compels believers to bring their authentic selves out into the world.
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Reclaimed: This Catholic Faith is Mine! takes a fresh, bold look at the reality of living as a Catholic in our time. When faced with a modern culture opposed to Catholicism or ambivalent toward a life of faith, many retreat into church communities or private devotion. Reclaimed encourages all Christians to remember the abundant joy and love at the heart of our religion, and compels us to bring our authentic selves out into the world.
By sharing his own spiritual journey, and radical perspective on Catholicism, author Gregory Erich Phillips helps others rediscover, renew, and most importantly reclaim their faith.
Book Synopsis
What does it mean to be Catholic today? Does it mean adherence to a set of rules, or a certain social program? Unfortunately, that is the way many Catholics view their faith. It is also how the world tends to view Catholicism.
Rather than this, Catholicism offers us a life filled with joy, for we worship and adore a God who is love itself! When I speak with my peers, it breaks my heart to hear what little idea they have of the joy that will come from a life following Christ.
My purpose in writing Reclaimed: This Catholic Faith Is Mine! is to reach those Catholics, particularly young Catholics, who have drifted away from the Church, as well as those who still practice their faith, but lack fervor and pride. I pray that my generation can renew Catholicism in the joy and love on which Christ founded it.
Reclaimed addresses the position of today’s Catholics, faced with a culture hostile to the Christian message, and a Church that has often failed to live up to the standards it teaches. This book uniquely identifies the specifics of this difficult environment, while urging readers to remember the true meaning of Christianity—the reason we want to follow Christ—which is simply love. For this we should be both joyful and proud.
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Book Reviews and Recognition
“Reclaimed is a book for our times, making a powerful case for the spiritual, moral, and intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church, and urging all of us—especially young adults—to “reclaim” the faith of our parents and grandparents, and make it our own. With its wide-ranging discussion of the Church and moral issues both public and private, it provides invaluable help for anyone who wants to have a meaningful conversation about Catholicism with non-Catholics.”
– Father Michael G. Ryan, St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA
Author Biography
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Gregory Erich Phillips, Catholic writer sharing views and expertise on finance, philosophy, current events, and Catholic living. Follow him on Twitter: @by_gep.
Author Bio
Gregory Erich Phillips is a frequent blogger and contributor sought out for his views and expertise on finance, philosophy, current events, and Catholic living. He has made it his mission to spread the joy of Christianity. Gregory and his wife Rachel perform tango and live in Seattle, WA.
Speaker Bio
A voice for young Catholics today, Gregory Erich Phillips has made it his mission to spread the joy of Christianity. Author of Reclaimed: This Catholic Faith Is Mine!, Gregory is also a frequent blogger and contributor sought out for his views and expertise on finance, philosophy, current events, and Catholic living.
Gregory received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Humboldt State University. Gregory and his wife Rachel perform tango and live in Seattle, Washington.
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Book Website: www.CatholicismReclaimed.com
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Suggested Speaking Topics
1. Rediscover the Attractiveness of Catholicism in our Time
Unravel the lies and misinformation about Catholicism, often due to upbringing. Catholicism is not about rules, restrictions or constraints. This is a timeless and attractive faith the world would share proudly if seen for what it really is – joy and love. Author Gregory Erich Phillips shares his radical perspective on Catholicism, and stories from his personal spiritual journey.
2. Living Proudly as a Follower of Christ
The controversies surrounding the Catholic Church in recent years, and ambivalence of modernity toward the Christian message, have made Christians wary to proclaim the message of the Gospel, which is joy and love. Find new ways to reclaim one’s faith as author Gregory Erich Phillips shares stories from his personal spiritual journey.
3. Pope Francis and the Opportunity for Catholic Renewal
The Pope’s radical message of charity and peace gives Catholics the opportunity to share the true meaning of Christianity. This transformational focus rises above contentious issues and political dogmatism, revealing the joy and love of the heart of the Gospel. Rediscover Catholicism and find new inspiration to reclaim this faith as your own.
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To request a review copy of the book, book donations or other materials, or get in touch with the author, please contact:
Gregory Erich Phillips, (206) 484-7287
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