Keep at It Riley! Accompanying my Father through Death into Life (Magenta) - Softcover

Noreen Madden McInnes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565485262 ISBN 13: 9781565485266

Publisher: New City Press, 2022

Synopsis

“This is a story of how Catholic faith accompanied my family through the sickness and death of my elderly parents. What could mistakenly be seen as a downward spiral was actually upward. As my parents were called home to God, those around them caught a glimpse of heaven. Ministering to them during this time was challenging, yet a blessing, not a burden… I discovered my source of strength was my Irish Catholic upbringing, the sacraments, and my God. Our family motto, ‘Keep at it, Riley!’ sums it up well. We don’t give up; we give it to God.” "Keep at It Riley! is a wonderful piece of practical theology. Noreen McInnes infuses her real-life experience into the narrative of sacramental theology and succeeds in integrating her academic studies with her personal faith. There are some passages that moved me to tears, while at other times her wonderful sense of humor had me howling with laughter. I commend her for this important work. " Michael S. Driscoll, Professor Emeritus of Theology, University of Notre Dame

About this title

About the Author

Noreen Madden McInnes is a Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother. Born and raised in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, she now resides in San Diego with her husband of forty years. She earned an MA in Theology with a concentration in Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame and a DMin in Liturgical Catechesis from the Catholic University of America. Since 2014 Noreen has served as the Director of Liturgy & Spirituality for the Diocese of San Diego. She has a passion for liturgy and takes great joy in sharing it with others.

From the Back Cover

"This is a story of how Catholic faith accompanied my family through the sickness and death of my elderly parents. What could mistakenly be seen as a downward spiral was actually upward. As my parents were called home to God those around them caught a glimpse of heaven. Ministering to them during this time was challenging, yet a blessing, not a burden... I discovered my source of strength was my Irish Catholic upbringing, the sacraments, and my God. Our family motto, 'Keep at It, Riley!' sums it up well. We don't give up; we give it to God."

Edition details

• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565485262
• ISBN 13: 9781565485266
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252