The 99 Handbook: A Catholic Guide to a Life of Faith

Most of us are familiar with Jesus' parable of the lost sheep, the one for whom the shepherd leaves the flock of ninety-nine in the wilderness. While we may have heard this story many times, we may not have ever considered our role in it. We may never have asked: Am I part of the "ninety-nine" or am I the "one" who has gone astray?

The 99 Handbook is an invitation to examine your life of faith, beginning with where you are right now. Drawing on more than twenty years of ministry experience, author Mark Hart invites us to face the issues that are necessary for living a fulfilling life within the flock of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. With doses of humor and easy-to-read style, The 99 Handbook makes the case that a life of faith a personal relationship with Jesus is necessary, reasonable, and rewarding. It also shows that evangelization is an essential calling of every Christian.

Mark Hart, a twenty-five year veteran of Catholic ministry, currently serves as the executive vice president of Life Teen International. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Mark is a best-selling author or editor of more than twenty books, an award-winning media producer, and a renowned radio host. A devoted husband and father of four, Mark's passion for the gospel and for evangelization are contagious and inspiring.