Being Catholic Today - Tapa blanda

Subtitle: Faith, Doubt and Everyday Life. An inviting dialogue for exploring and understanding the Catholic faith today.

Laurence McTaggart knows that many people have been hurt by the Catholic church, are confused by it or disagree with it. A Benedictine Monk, he aims to give a message of peace and reconciliation to those disaffected while encouraging other Catholics and those considering the faith.

By exploring the Church’s teaching and the issues that arise from it, McTaggart presents a dialogue rather than a bombast of doctrine. While he tackles many subjects that have traditionally been taboo (such as suicide), his tone is sensitive and encouraging.

'Christ does not offer us a set of answers or a set of cures. He offers us a way of living real human lives in the real world.'

With sensitivity and encouragement, 'Being Catholic Today' explores difficult issues of faith, such as why some are banned form the sacraments and why prayer can be so hard; and divisive issues such as divorce, abortion, suicide, women priests and homosexuality

While reaching out to the disaffected and uncertain, Fr McTaggart affirms the faith of the committed. His message of reconciliation will help bring down barriers between people and the priesthood.

'Something real for the spiritually bankrupt... An engaging book which ahs been thoughtfully crafted.'
CATHOLIC TIMES

'The great thing about Fr McTaggart is that his is always the truly Catholic Church with plenty of space of sinners and seekers.'
THE TABLET