Hunting for God, Fishing for the Lord: Encountering the Sacred in the Great Outdoors - Softcover

Classen, Joseph F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592762174 ISBN 13: 9781592762170

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, 2006

Synopsis

Discover the Great Outdoors!

The excitement of the hunt
The escape from everyday work and commitments
The reflection of the rising sun on the waters edge
...and a new appreciation of God's awesome power --
all from the glory of nature!

Take the trek of a lifetime. Join companion and confidante Fr. Joe Classen, a young priest inspired by God's Creation, as he experiences the great outdoors. Share in empowering reflections about life, spirituality, and "the pursuit," as he recounts tales from boyhood to manhood, articulating the deep satisfaction and awesome responsibility of he who becomes one with nature.

Perfect for every hunter, fisherman, or adventurer this one-of-a-kind book guides you to:

* Recognize God in the abundance of nature
* Realize and mobilize your talents and gifts
* Find lasting sources of hope, strength, and happiness through the outdoors
* Address personal shortcomings and obstacles
* Search for the ultimate Truth
* and much more!

Embark on a life-changing expedition of your own. Discover a renewed appreciation for God and His works -- through the vigor and vitality of the great outdoors!

About this title

About the Author:

Rev. Joseph Classen is associate pastor at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in St. Louis, MO, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He holds a BA in Philosophy and a Masters of Divinity from the Kenrick School of Theology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1592762174
• ISBN 13: 9781592762170
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224