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Many Catholics believe that far more people would attend Mass if only the homilies were better, or the music was more inspiring, or . . . the list goes on. But best-selling authors Fr. Dominic Grassi and Joe Paprocki are convinced that the real problem lies not in the Mass itself but in a lack of understanding of how the Mass prepares each person to live day in and day out as a baptized Catholic Christian.
In this revised edition of Living the Mass, which takes into account the changes in the new Roman Missal, Grassi and Paprocki thoughtfully explain how each part of the Mass relates to our baptismal call, effectively closing the gap between Sunday Mass and the rest of the week.
Ideal for the countless Catholics who attend Mass simply out of habit, for the many who haven’t been to Mass in a while, or for anyone who desires to join the Catholic Church, Living the Mass compellingly demonstrates how the one hour spent at Mass on Sunday can truly transform how we think and act the other 167 hours of the week.
Dominic Grassi is a pastor on the north side of Chicago. A lifelong Chicagoan, he has served as an educator, counselor, athletic coach, retreat and vocation director, inspirational speaker, editor, writer, and friend. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing, and cooking.
Joe Paprocki, D.Min., has been a catechetical leader and religious educator in the Chicago area for more than twenty years. His books include Living the Mass, The Bible Blueprint, The Catechist’s Toolbox (Loyola Press). He is the National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press in Chicago. Joe blogs about his work as a catechist at Catechist’s Journey.
Joe Paprocki, DMin, lleva más de veinte años de líder catequético y educador religioso en el área de Chicago. Entre sus publicaciones se encuentran: Los planos de la Biblia, La caja de herramientas del catequista y Living the Mass [Viviendo la Misa], títulos publicados por Loyola Press. Es consultor nacional para la formación en la fe para Loyola Press en Chicago. Joe tiene un blog donde charla sobre su trabajo como catequista: Catechist’s Journey (La jornada del catequista), disponible sólo en inglés.
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Bumping into God: 35 Stories of Finding Grace in Unexpected PlacesDominic Grassi's charming collection of thirty-five stories revealing one priest's myriad encounters with God.
Bumping into God Again: 35 more stories of finding Grace in unexpected placesFr. Dominic Grassi, beloved priest and master storyteller, portrays God's presence in everyday life in this inspiring collection of true stories.
Still Called By Name: Why I Love Being a PriestA priest restores faith and trust in his vocation at a critical time for the Catholic Church.
The Catechist's Toolbox: How to Thrive as a Religious Education TeacherThe Catechist’s Toolbox offers catechists tips, advice, and a methodical approach that will help them succeed as educators of the faith.
The Catechist's Toolbox: A Leader's Guide: For discussion groups, free with order of 25 or more copies of The Catechist's Toolbox
A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We BelieveIn A Well-Built Faith, Joe Paprocki makes it easy for Catholics to feel confident in teaching the Catholic faith. He makes complex teachings of the Catholic faith accessible to average Catholics without compromising Catholic teaching and tradition.
La caja de herramientas del catequista: The Catechist’s Toolbox (Spanish) offers catechists tips, advice, and a methodical approach that will help them succeed as educators of the faith.
The Catechists Toolbox: A Leader's Guide (Spanish): Provides 17 mini-in-services that equip catechists with skills, practical advice to use in their lessons. See more catechetical materials at Loyola Press.
A Well-Built Faith Leader's Guide: Twenty informative session provide leaders with all they need to facilitate an interactive faith experience based on "A Well- Built Faith".
The Bible Blueprint: A Catholic's Guide to Understanding and Embracing God's WordIn The Bible Blueprint, best-selling author Joe Paprocki makes understanding the Bible not only easy for the person in the pew, but downright fun!
Los planos de Biblia: Una guía católica para entender y acoger la Palabra de DiosEn Los planos de Biblia, el exitoso autor Joe Paprocki ayuda al católico de la calle a entender fácilmente la Biblia, y lo hace con humor. Mediante caricaturas ingeniosas, recuadros que invitan a reflexionar y pequeños cuestionarios que completan sus fáciles enseñanzas sobre la Biblia, Paprocki lleva a los católicos laicos a entender la estructura, organización y objetivo de la Palabra de Dios.
Una Fe Bien Construida: Guia catolica para conocer y compartir lo que creemosUna fe bien construida —desarrollado con enorme creatividad usando metafóricamente el tema de la construcción— facilita enormemente a los católicos el conocimiento de su fe y les da seguridad al momento de compartirla.
Practice Makes Catholic: Moving from a Learned Faith to a Lived FaithWhy do Catholic do what they do? "Practice Makes Catholic" from Loyola Press gets to the heart of the question-and to the heart of what it really means to be Catholic.
Come and See DVD Leader Guide: Your Role at MassThe Come and See DVD leader guide, Your Role at Mass, from Loyola Press helps children and adults learn the new Roman Missal responses in the context of the Mass.
7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness: Enriching Your Faith by Strengthening the Health of Your SoulIn 7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness, best-selling author Joe Paprocki provides a prescription for spiritual health based on the rich wisdom of Catholic Tradition.