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Highlights
- What makes a Catholic a Catholic?
- Author(s): Thomas H Groome
- 336 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Theology
Description
About the Book
Renowned Catholic educator Thomas Groome has discovered that whether devout or alienated, reformist or traditionalist, Catholics share eight distinctive qualities. With ecumenical sensitivity and a voice refreshingly free of condescension, "What Makes Us Catholic" draws upon the core convictions of contemporary Catholic Christianity and its rich tradition to weave a way of believing that has universal appeal, offering a fresh horizon that nurtures spirituality for all.Book Synopsis
What makes a Catholic a Catholic? According to Thomas Groome, an expert on the essential ingredients of Catholic Christianity, Catholics share certain vital features of life and identity. What Makes Us Catholic explains and illuminates that character, and invites Catholics of all kinds to connect more deeply and imaginatively with their own culture and spirituality.
Review Quotes
"Groome courageously attempts and succeeds to define and explain the curious breed of people called Catholics." -- Therese Borchard, co-editor, I Like Being Catholic
"Tom Groome's celebration of what is beautiful and lasting in the Catholic tradition is a kiss of peace." -- Michael Leach, co-editor, I Like Being Catholic
"This crisply written and passionately presented work eloquently demonstrates why Tom Groome is considered one of our finest religious educators." -- Lawrence S. Cunningham, John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame.
"In a vivid and vibrant style, Thomas Groome portrays Catholicism as a rich, multi-faceted reality." -- Richard P. McBrien, Crowley-O'Brien Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame, author of Catholicism
"As refreshing as the Beatitudes in revealing the essentially spiritual and sacramental nature of being Catholic." -- Eugene Kennedy, author of The Now and Future Church