Are you or someone you know struggling to understand the Catholic faith? Have you contemplated leaving or know someone who has left the Church? Many young people have left the Catholic Church in search of fulfillment and satisfaction elsewhere and most of the time, for good reason. From bad Mass experiences, to inadequate answers to good questions, to a hypocritical hierarchy, Mallory Smyth doesn't blame them. In fact, she was one of them. Years ago, Mallory had one foot out of the Catholic Church. Her life had been completely transformed by Jesus but it was done in another denomination. It was only when she started doing her own research that she fell deeply in love with the Catholic faith. If you are a millennial reading this book, you'll find honest encounters in the Catholic Church as a millennial. You'll laugh at quirks, lament at failures, and revisit this beautiful faith in which Jesus Christ started to move closer to your heart. For anyone who has left or is close to leaving the faith, Rekindled just might illuminate a path back home—to a Church that is both holy and in need of perfection. Some Misconceptions About the Church Covered are: Sexuality Do you think the Catholic Church hates sex? A common perception of the Church is that it clings to old-fashioned and prudish ideas of sex and therefore the culture offers a freer way to express our sexuality. Mallory shows you how she embraced sexuality in a new way and came to find that the Church does not hate sex. In fact, the Church has beautiful and deeply moving teachings on the sacredness of sex and how Christ's example of total gift can help you love others wholly and freely. Counter-Cultural Teaching Do you think Church teachings are "backwards?" When it comes to personal choice and freedom of expression, the Catholic Church seems very opposed to our modern sensibilities. In a world that values tolerance and love over all things, it looks as if being a member of the Church would make you a bigot. Mallory explains how being part of the Church provides you with more freedom than you could ever desire. Mediocre Masses Do you think that the Mass is boring? Every single Catholic in America has experienced the sometimes endearing but generally frustrating mediocrity of the Mass. Mallory sheds a new light on the mass and encourages you to participate in a different way. Easy-to-Follow Chapter Breakdowns What Mallory Experienced Beginning each chapter, Mallory shares personal anecdotes of her struggles with her Catholic faith at different points in her life and how they almost led to her permanent departure from the Church. What Mallory Learned Mallory then builds upon these anecdotes and details what she learned from her experiences, both about the Catholic faith and the larger world, as well as how they can connect. Why Mallory Stayed Finally, Mallory explains how her experiences and the lessons that she learned from them have given her a greater understanding of the Catholic faith and led to her not only staying Catholic, but embracing God and her faith.
✔ Author(s): Mallory Smyth
✔ Title: Rekindled: How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (62 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1646800095
✔ ISBN-13: 9781646800094
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Rekindled by Mallory Smyth
Lucy Garraway
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Melody Blake
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Tasha Cobbett
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
