Father, Forgive Me for I Am Frustrated: Growing in Your Faith Even When It Isn't Easy Being Catholic [Paperback]

Mitch Pacwa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

Addressing the problems that plague many Catholic parishes across america, Father Pacwa reveals how many Catholics are rediscovering the riches of their faith - despite the spiritual challenges they faith.

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About the Author

MITCH PACWA, S.J., is a popular teacher and lecturer, and hosts several radio and television shows on the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN). He is the founder and president of Ignatius Productions, an organization that promotes the gospel through multimedia teaching presentations, and is the author of Catholics and the New Age.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089283840X
• ISBN-13: 978-0892838400
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #911,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

FATHER MITCH PACWA, S.J. is a respected Scripture Scholar, Author, and popular EWTN Television and Radio Host, as well as the founder and President of IGNATIUS PRODUCTIONS www.fathermitchpacwa.org - a teaching and media apostolate. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Detroit, summa cum laude. He was ordained a Jesuit Catholic priest in 1976 with the Society of Jesus and then continued his studies. He received his Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, magna cum laude. At Vanderbilt University, he received his Master of Arts, Ph.D. in Old Testament. Father Pacwa has taught at the high school, university, and seminary levels. He has lectured at hundreds of conferences and churches around the world and is best known for his appearances on EWTN - The Global Catholic Television Network www.ewtn.com. Father Pacwa is fluent in twelve languages and has a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and is respected for his knowledge on Islam and the Qur'an. Father Pacwa serves as Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and has led thousands of pilgrims to holy sites around the world. He is also has the privilege of being bi-ritual, which means he can also celebrate the Maronite Mass of the Eastern Catholic Church. Father Pacwa is also the author of many books and can be found here on Amazon Author's Page.

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Many good, constructive ideas, May 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Father, Forgive Me for I Am Frustrated: Growing in Your Faith Even When It Isn't Easy Being Catholic (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book for Catholics who want to be more active in their faith, but are frustrated by "the system" in their local parish (whether they find it too liberal, too conservative, too charismatic, not charismatic enough, etc.).

Fr. Mitch provides many practical strategies and case studies. He shows that we can take the initiative and grow on our own, even when support from the parish is lacking. Many of his suggestions involve ways to educate ourselves and evangelize others -- two very worthwhile and rewarding goals.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another home run for Mitch Pacwa S.J., May 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Father, Forgive Me for I Am Frustrated: Growing in Your Faith Even When It Isn't Easy Being Catholic (Paperback)

As usual Fr. Mitch uses his great communication skill to get across his message. Many of us who are craddle Catholics have a tendancy to get complacent if not down right bored with our faith. In his book Fr. Pacwa helps the reader to get in touch once again with that great treasure we call "Mother Church". It's like going up into the actic of a house and realizing there is some really cool stuff kept up here!!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you want to end your frustrations, this is a start, August 8, 2003

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This review is from: Father, Forgive Me for I Am Frustrated: Growing in Your Faith Even When It Isn't Easy Being Catholic (Paperback)

The frustrated Catholics come in many shapes and forms. Those that are philosophically aligned with one movement or the other, those that have personality conflicts, those that dissent or don't understand the doctrines of the Church, etc.

Fr. Mitch's book is an introduction on how to deal with these frustrations. It isn't a book that will help you to quiet your conscience if it is flaring up. It isn't there to guide you into a "you are okay, I'm okay" analysis of your inner-child. What it does is helps those that have genuine frustrations who are within the Church. There are no quick-fixes or easy answers. That may turn some off, because they actually might have to study or work at changing themselves (the place where the frustrations lie).

Practical and hard advice peppers the book. It is a quick read and easy to read. If frustrated, you might give it a try.