When's God Gonna Call Me Back?: Reconnecting With Your Creator - Softcover

Fenelon, Marge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764819143 ISBN 13: 9780764819148

Publisher: Liguori Publications, 2010

Synopsis

Too many people who claim to be Catholic are simply "going through the motions." They brush up against the Church in what might be described as episodic ways, best symbolized by attendance that is limited to Christmas, Easter, weddings, or funerals.

What can be done to encourage such "part-timers" to reestablish the lines of communication with their parish, thereby becoming more fully alive in the faith without adding to the guilt they may already be feeling?

This inspirational book features over 30 real life stories, reflections, scripture passages, and discussion questions. They combine to establish a channel that will enable lapsed Catholics return to rich, active religious participation.

Now those who let their Catholicism cool can realize that they are not alone, and that reigniting the embers of their faith and their love for the Church is possible.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"In her heartwarming and perceptive storyteller style, Marge leads us to understand why Catholics leave the Church, what keeps them away, and what brings them back. She invites us all to take another look at the Catholic Church and in the process, she helps heal wounds, clarify misconceptions, and increase our appreciation of the faith."                                                                  
--Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York

"When 70% of Catholics don't go to church each week, isn't it time somebody did something? Marge Fenelon thinks it is, and so do I. Read When's God Gonna Call Me Back? and give a copy to everyone you know who doesn't go to church anymore."
                                                      
--Matthew Kelly, New York Times best-selling author of Rediscovering Catholicism and The Rhythm of Life

"Marge's book is creative and has something for everyone. I pray that the Holy Spirit continues to bless her efforts at helping many souls to come home to our Catholic family!"
                                              
--Tom Petersen, President and Founder, CatholicsComeHome.org

About the Author:

Marge Fenelon is a Catholic, author, speaker, and columnist.

She's been writing for Catholic publications for nearly two decades including Our Sunday Visitor and National Catholic Register. She's also a contributor to Catholic Exchange, InsideCatholic, and Catholic News Agency's Catholic Womanhood. Her column, The Whirl, appears in the Milwaukee Catholic Herald and has won favorable reviews from laity and clergy alike. She's the author of Waiting with Mary; Advent Reflections for Those Who Hate to Wait, and Ecce Mater Tua - Behold, Your Mother; Marian Stations of the Cross. She's the compiling editor for Reveille for the Soul; Prayers for Military Life. Her book, When's God Gonna Show Up? has gained substantial momentum, spawning her snappy and inspiring When's God Gonna Show Up? Workshop. Her most recent work is When's God Gonna Call Me Back?, and has already been instrument in leading others back to the Catholic Church.

Marge holds a B.A. in Journalism with a Public Relations Emphasis from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Certificate in Spiritual Mentoring from Cardinal Stritch University, and a Certificate in Marian Studies from the International Marian Research Institute. Marge is an enthusiastic speaker and small group leader and worked as a public relations consultant for several years.

She and her husband, Mark, are members of the International Schoenstatt Movement and assist in the spiritual formation of young couples. They have four children ages 24 to 14.

About this edition

• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0764819143
• ISBN 13: 9780764819148
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144