Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older by Michael Amodei Pape

Description: Reaching for Heaven by Michael Amodei Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "With personal transparency and a dash of humor, Michael Amodei demonstrates how we can remember the past, act in the present, and plan for the future by focusing on spiritual practices that can be incorporated in big and small ways. Amodei invites readers to consider how they can make the later chapters of their life a prelude of better things to come"-- Publisher Description As you grow older, youll find that life takes on a new rhythm, one where you can shed the responsibilities that once consumed your days. The hours at work and the bustling activities of parenthood or other vocations have now transformed into something different--a fresh chapter of life, filled with new opportunities for reflection and growth. Its your time to pivot and focus on how God will judge your life and how to make a final push for getting to heaven. Through personal stories, humor, and practical advice, Michael Amodei--a lifelong Catholic with a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and the University of Notre Dames Fighting Irish--shares fourteen practices to help enrich your spirituality as you strive for heaven. In Reaching for Heaven, seasoned book editor Michael Amodei shares what older Catholics need to hear to make the most of their time. "This book is a kind of wake-up call," he writes, "a chance to become a better Catholic so that when we face that one-on-one with Jesus, we dont have to fear what is coming." He contends that even a small investment in time and energy thinking about your golden years can have a rich payoff as you remember the past, act in the present, and plan for the future. He builds on his own spiritually rich memories--including his view from the fifty-yard line at Notre Dame Stadium--to show how you can invent your own life plan by selecting from spiritual habits and practices that have formed and strengthened Catholics for centuries. By creating both short- and long-term goals, you can cultivate a deeper prayer life by praying the Liturgy of the Hours; get more out of scripture by taking a class or participating in a group Bible study; make a pilgrimage to a holy site or shrine (Amodei recommends the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto either in France or at the University of Notre Dame); correct past wrongs and heal past injuries not only by apologizing to someone youve hurt but also by making amends; strengthen family bonds by writing notes to tell family members what you appreciate about them; and draw closer to Mary by consecrating yourself to her. He guides you to use the power of memory to shape your understanding of who God is and who you truly are by putting what you learn into practice incrementally over time to achieve the optimal plan for meeting Jesus face to face. This plan can lead you towards Judgment Day with confidence, knowing that youve lived a life dedicated to love, service, and spiritual growth. The book includes questions for reflection. It is an excellent resource for personal or small-group study. Additional resources are also available online. Author Biography Michael Amodei is executive editor and curriculum development manager at Ave Maria Press, where he writes and edits Catholic high school religion textbooks. He is the author of Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older, and several books, including Send Out Your Spirit, Catholic Essentials, The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary, and The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration. Amodei also has acquired a number of spiritual books for Ave Maria Press, including A Teens Game Plan for Life by Lou Holtz, Holy Goals for Body and Soul by Bishop Thomas Paprocki, and Expect More! by Muffet McGraw.Amodei earned his bachelors degree in English from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, where he also earned a masters degree in religious education.Amodei previously served as director of religious education and as a youth minister at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California. He also served as a math, religion, and gym teacher, as well as a Catholic Youth Organization sports coach at St. Monica Elementary School.He is leader of the Ave Maria Press Chapter of Catholic Relief Services, a member of the Association of Catholic Publishers, and a third degree in the Knights of Columbus. Amodei has been a youth sports coach for more than forty years and is the field supervisor for home football games at the University of Notre Dame. Amodei lives with his family in South Bend, Indiana. Details ISBN 1646802748 ISBN-13 9781646802746 Title Reaching for Heaven Author Michael Amodei Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 160 Publisher Ave Maria Press GE_Item_ID:158284965; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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