Bumping into God: 35 Stories of Finding Grace in Unexpected Places - Softcover

Grassi, Dominic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829416544 ISBN 13: 9780829416541

Publisher: Loyola Press, 1999

Synopsis

The presence of God can be seen and felt everywhere, and Bumping into God makes it clear that everywhere1654_Bum is not an exaggeration—we bump into God every day in all kinds of humorous, serious, mysterious, random, and sometimes completely unlikely ways. This charming collection of 35 stories reveals one priest's myriad encounters with the presence of God in both the mundane and extraordinary moments that make up all of our days. A natural storyteller and Chicago resident, Fr. Dominic Grassi shares with readers his God-filled memories of five decades living in Chicago.

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Touching and humorous.”
            —The Courier   

Just call it ‘Chicken Soup from a Catholic Priest’s Soul.’ ”   
                                —The New World

Grassi invites readers of all faiths to share warm memories of life in Chicago.”   
                           —Skyline Magazine

“A unique and interesting book well worth reading.”
               —Ray Meyer, former DePaul basketball coach

A natural storyteller, Dominic Grassi invites readers to share his warm, rich, and often funny descriptions of human triumphs and struggles, laughter and tears, youthful pranks and quiet maturity. He shows how God is reflected in the people we meet every day and uncovers grace in the most unexpected places.

About the Author:

Fr. Dominic Grassi, a lifelong Chicagoan, was ordained in 1973 and has been a pastor, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, a retreat and vocation director, an inspirational speaker, an editor, and a writer. He is currently a pastor on the north side of Chicago. His books include Bumping into God, Bumping into God Again, Bumping into God in the Kitchen, and Still Called by Name. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing, and cooking.

About this edition

• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0829416544
• ISBN 13: 9780829416541
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184