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Are you a member of the "lost generation?"

Do you still feel in a bit of a "fog" over the details of your Catholic upbringing and education?

Finally, here's the opportunity to "connect the dots" and tap into the true joys of the Faith!

Written in a warm, friend-to-friend style by a fellow "lost generation" author, Catholicism: Now I Get It! is a refreshing guide for rediscovering the doctrine, truths, and deep satisfaction in your faith that may have never quite "clicked."

Recalling childhood memories of her own religious education, the author relates to readers with wit, humor, and loads of encouragement. With simple explanations of key concepts, enlightened discussions of common misperceptions, and thought-provoking ideas for spiritual growth. Catholicism: Now I Get It! helps readers clear the "fog" and bring faith into daily life.

Catholicism: Now I Get It! empowers readers with:

  • The highlights of historical origins, beliefs, and traditions of the Catholic Church
  • The truth behind the sacraments
  • The "aha!" explanations of the "whys" behind Church Tradition
  • Unwavering support to get -- and stay -- focused on living out the Faith

Sometimes amusing, sometimes poignant, Catholicism: Now I Get It! gives readers the spark they need to begin their own unique journeys. Recapture the fullness of your Catholic Faith. Discover what you've been missing today!

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  • Paperback: 251 pages
  • Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (February 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592761526
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592761524
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Now I really do get it!, September 26, 2006
By Erin Lee (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
I was born and raised Catholic, but received the typical post-VII Catholic education. As an adult, I found myself with virtually no knowledge of just what it meant to be a Catholic. This book caught my eye while I was perusing the shelves at a Catholic bookstore, and I decided to give it a try.

I found it to be an excellent summary and defense of the basic tenets of Catholic teaching. It gave me many "A-HA!" moments in which some action, prayer, or tradition I'd always practiced without knowing why, suddenly made sense. Most importantly, I came to understand precisely why the Catholic church is the true church founded by Christ, which instilled in me a desire both to study the faith more in depth, and to spread the good news to all the world. This book marked the beginning of a period of intense spiritual growth for me, and now I encourage all my fellow post-VII "fuzzy Catholics" to give it a try.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Defense of the Faith, April 26, 2006
By Dennis Phillips "The Book Friar" (Bulls Gap, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews
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Claire Furia Smith is a cradle Catholic who grew up going to Mass and Catholic schools. It would therefore appear that she was as well educated in the Faith as any lay Catholic could be. As an adult however she realized that she was seriously lacking in knowledge concerning some of the Church's primary teachings and she took commendable action to correct this problem. Realizing that there were probably many others like herself Mrs. Smith has written a book just for the long time Catholic that may need to bone up on the teachings of Mother Church and she has done so in a clear and easy to understand manner.

This book deals with several major positions taken by the Church including Infallibility, Confession, Purgatory, the Saints and the Virgin Mary. In each chapter the author clearly explains the Biblical and historical basis for Church teachings and tells of her own experiences concerning each subject. Included in the chapter about Confession is the heartwarming and funny story of her own first Confession. It seems that she decided to make a list of her sins to take along with her so that she wouldn't forget anything but then someone suggested that it might be dark in the Confessional. To solve that problem she took along a flashlight that she kept hidden inside the pockets of the baggy outfit that she chose to wear that day. She thought that all was well until a year later when a Nun told the newest group of first timers not to bring a flashlight. Each chapter is presented in a like manner, which makes for a highly interesting and enjoyable read.

Unfortunately the author is a little strident at times, which might turn off those thinking of conversion and looking for answers. Mrs. Smith is a proud Catholic after all and she makes no excuses or apologies for her opinions. For long time Catholics however this book will prove to be a very useful resource, explaining things that we might not quite understand and also providing answers to the questions we are most often hit with by those hostile to Catholicism. A friend of mine at Church recently told me about a conversation she had been involved in which forced her to think back to her Catholic education to try and answer some tough questions. This book would be perfect for this friend and I think that I may well buy her a copy. I could give her mine but I intend to keep this precious little book in my own library so that I can consult it with regularity.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Claire Gets It, Now You Can Too!, October 25, 2006
I love Claire's story because it mirrors not only my own, but just about every cradle Catholic I've ever known. We learn the faith as children but really don't "get it" until the it gets challenged--then we either get it or bale. Sadly many bale, without unpacking what we learned and putting it into practice. Thankfully Claire does the work for us.
The Ivy League grad gives a great overview of the basics of the Faith in a manner that makes this not only enjoyable to read but lifechanging.
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