Chapter 7: Perception Is Reality

Perception forms our sense of reality. In this chapter, we look at how false perceptions are formed for those living in and of this world and how these engender false realities that firmly place wedges between the Church and its members. We see how the desire for...

Chapter 8: Borrowing a Rote Faith

Definition of Rote:  A memorizing process using routine or repetition, often without full attention or comprehension; mechanical or unthinking routine or repetition; a joyless sense of order… Many cradle Catholics have borrowed a rote faith from their parents, who...

Chapter 9: Handing on Our Faith-Filled Gifts

The sacraments are the building blocks of a strong faith that is built to last – the conduits of God’s grace, the force that animates our souls and drives the work of building strong families by helping men to learn how to truly provide for their families, to protect...

Chapter 10: Conscious Competence

How do we build the arch of life (faith) to last? We must first understand the principles of spiritual growth, moving toward spiritual maturity, which involves learning how to live one’s faith consciously and intentionally. Moving from unconscious incompetence to...

Chapter 11: Juggling Life

The theory of juggling life is represented as five balls of morality. Faith = our soul, Family = our will, Health = our mortality, Friendship = our selflessness, Work = our integrity. This theory shares that there are two character balls that should never be at rest...

Chapter 12: A Faithful Mindset

A faithful mindset in our day-to-day lives is achieved through daily reflection within a demeanor of humility and compassion. As we move forward throughout the arch of life, a faithful mindset is needed and can only be filled in an active faith journey. The first step...