Bumping into God: 35 Stories of Finding Grace in Unexpected Places [Hardcover]

Dominic Grassi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

The presence of God can be seen and felt everywhere, and Bumping into God makes it clear that everywhere1654_Bum is not an exaggeration—we bump into God every day in all kinds of humorous, serious, mysterious, random, and sometimes completely unlikely ways. This charming collection of 35 stories reveals one priest's myriad encounters with the presence of God in both the mundane and extraordinary moments that make up all of our days. A natural storyteller and Chicago resident, Fr. Dominic Grassi shares with readers his God-filled memories of five decades living in Chicago.

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Touching and humorous.”
            —The Courier   

Just call it ‘Chicken Soup from a Catholic Priest’s Soul.’ ”   
                                —The New World

Grassi invites readers of all faiths to share warm memories of life in Chicago.”   
                           —Skyline Magazine

“A unique and interesting book well worth reading.”
               —Ray Meyer, former DePaul basketball coach

A natural storyteller, Dominic Grassi invites readers to share his warm, rich, and often funny descriptions of human triumphs and struggles, laughter and tears, youthful pranks and quiet maturity. He shows how God is reflected in the people we meet every day and uncovers grace in the most unexpected places.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Fr. Dominic Grassi, a lifelong Chicagoan, was ordained in 1973 and has been a pastor, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, a retreat and vocation director, an inspirational speaker, an editor, and a writer. He is currently a pastor on the north side of Chicago. His books include Bumping into God, Bumping into God Again, Bumping into God in the Kitchen, and Still Called by Name. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing, and cooking.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 186 pages
• Publisher: Loyola Press; First Edition, First edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0829410317
• ISBN-13: 978-0829410310
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,949,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Fr. Dominic Grassi, a lifelong Chicagoan, was ordained in 1973 and has been a pastor, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, a retreat and vocation director, an inspirational speaker, an editor, and a writer. He is currently a pastor on the north side of Chicago. His books include Bumping into God, Bumping into God Again, Bumping into God in the Kitchen, and Still Called by Name, and the coauthor of Living the Mass. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing, and cooking.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars encouraging heartwarming and entertaining true stories, June 2, 1999

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This review is from: Bumping into God: 35 Stories of Finding Grace in Unexpected Places (Hardcover)

After reading this book I looked up Fr. Grassi's church and attended Mass there. He wasn't the priest at that service, so I didn't hear one of his famous sermons, but I could tell this author's love of life and people has infected his parish. The story that sticks in my mind was when newleweds invited him for dinner, and the bride's discussion of having thawed and refrozen the lasagna made him suspect (correctly) that he'd get food poisoning if he ate it. He ate it. If there were more priests like this man, "fallen-away" Catholics wouldn't be America's second largest denomination.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming stories that make you smile and make you think., April 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bumping into God: 35 Stories of Finding Grace in Unexpected Places (Hardcover)

The author obviously has enjoyed and is enjoying his life. After reading his stories it caused me to reflect on my life and helped me realize that it is so easy to dismiss events and people as not important when ,in fact, there is nothing else more impactful if we only take a little time to appreciate the effects they have on us. This book is comfortable, feel good reading.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving life and people, April 22, 1999

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This review is from: Bumping into God: 35 Stories of Finding Grace in Unexpected Places (Hardcover)

What an interesting way to percieve life- in a positive light rather than doom and gloom. Makes you want to take a look at how many times similar events could have occurred in ones own life.