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Listen to the Heartbeat of the Church resurrects the concept of episcopal visitation, an age-old and rarely used practice in Catholic parishes and dioceses. Using information gleaned from a survey of one hundred Benedictine monasteries along with a nine-month experience of facilitating a parish goal-setting process, Baroch describes how visitation can strengthen parishes and dioceses by closing the communication gap that sometimes exists between the laity and the hierarchy. Her fictional account of St. Anonymous Catholic Church, the heart of the book, shows how a struggling congregation can accomplish its goals when parishioners, the pastor, and their bishop engage in shared ministry. It can happen--one parish, one diocese at a time.
Moments of Victory, Moments of Change is a collection of life stories, a glimpse into the minds and hearts of individuals and families who faced, and in some cases continue to face, adversity with faith and determination. While the stories are different, threads of hope and courage are woven throughout, connecting them, and forming a common bond. Each chapter contains the story of an individual or family and their accomplishments in the face of difficult conditions, medical or emotional issues, or other hardships. The intent is to honor the tenacity of the people and their families who have willingly shared their stories and to express appreciation for the communities of love and support that surround them. Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author, once said, "Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." The life stories in Moments of Victory, Moments of Change are about individuals who face, struggle with, and move beyond major challenges. It is a book about hope and determination.
"Resurrects the concept of episcopal visitation, an age-old and rarely used practice in Catholic parishes and dioceses. Using information gleaned from a survey of 100 Benedictine monasteries along with a nine-month experience of facilitating a parish goal-setting process, Baroch describes how visitation can strengthen parishes and dioceses by closing the communication gap that sometimes exists between the laity and the hierarchy. Her fictional account of St. Anonymous Catholic Church, the heart of the book, shows how a struggling congregation can accomplish its goals when parishioners, the pastor, and their bishop engage in shared ministry. It can happen- one parish, one diocese, at a time."--p.[4] of cover.
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Eighteen-year-old, Carissa Schultz, hangs between childhood and adulthood. While trying to navigate college, her health and her growing independence, she feels a calling on her life to change things for the generation following her. Born with a severe birth defect called spina bifida, Carissa has already overcome many challenges in her life, but can she find it in herself to follow her calling and keep her health in check while Isaac, a young man with dreams and ambitions of his own, is competing for her attention?
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