At a time when many people are disillusioned with the Catholic Church, questioning the faith, and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, Matthew Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we face today as both individuals and as a Church.

I do not feel that Mr. Kelly wrote this book to be a college text, and it should not be reviewed as one. No footnotes: I say good! Those who most need this book need not see the sources of Mr. Kelly's writings. I believe that it was written to be a self-help book for those who need a little encouragement on their Catholic path. Take it for what it is: a WONDERFUL, personal Catholic revitalization!

I am a life-long Catholic who was taught in Catholic schools all of my life (K-Grad School), but this book, at this stage in my life, helped me to learn more about my personal, Catholic faith than any classroom ever did. It's free moving treatment is wonderful. Mr. Kelly does not dwell on harsh points and always helps the reader guide him/herself along their own, personal path to their "Spiritual North Star".

Just as with all of these reviews, I hope that you take this for what it is worth: the view of a late-20's Catholic who was in need of a jump-start. "Rediscovering Catholicism" MORE than fit that bill.

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The most important book I've read...other than the Bible.  Aug 02, 2003 By P. Lencioni
Matthew Kelly's book is overwhelming. It is hard to put into words the power of his message, or I should say, Christ's message. I recommend this book to everyone who is Christian or interested in Christianity. And certainly, Catholics should read it if they are at all unclear about their church. Still, it is possible that the title could also be Rediscovering Christianity, because the focus of the book is becoming Holy and finding the only kind of happiness that endures.

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Excellent Book All Catholics Should Read  Feb 12, 2006 By Alexander Capaj "Truth Associates"
I am a convert to Catholicism and then drifted away and became a lukewarm Catholic. Kelly's book showed me what I was missing, why I should not take the Mass for granted, and why being Catholic is definitely the right choice for me!! Kelly is a relatively young (born in 1973) Catholic who speaks with more wisedom than most longer-tenured Catholics! If you are looking to re-energize your faith, this is the book for you!

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Life Changing  Mar 20, 2006 By Tre Jolie "Jolie"
Matthew Kelly's book is life changing! I recommend it for every catholic out there. If I had the money I would give copies to everyone I know. He stresses on getting back to the basics of our Catholic faith. So often we focus on the details that aren't too important and forget to pay attention to our foundation. I thouroughly recommend this book to anyone, catholic, non-catholic, and those thinking of becoming catholic.

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One of the Books that Brought me Back  Mar 16, 2007 By Katherine Alexandra, the Christian "St. Catherine of Alexandria Namesake"
Matthew Kelly gives a stunning and passionate yet still grounded in reality open to the world perspective and scope on how the ancient religion was never gone but just out of view for a while. Anne Rice returned after 30 years, I did after 15, and many others find their way back to Rome. All roads lead to Rome no matter what side paths you take. God will always forgive and if need be ... there is a Redemptist Order for those lost flock who are now found.

When I needed to navigate to my true soul's north star this was an instrumental book along with my old Catholic bible. The rosary made sense in the inner journey that surrendered my heart back to God and re-established the Catholic church as my compass. Matthew Kelly paints a stunning overview of just why Catholicism matters so intimatley in people's lives.

Just to give you a context of why this book is such a Catholic treasure ... I had not been to confession in 15 years because I had dabbled in New Age spirituality since freshman year at University. I had falsly come to the belief that my precognitive capacity had me in danger with the very church that ended up being my salvation from a secular existence comprised of career-driven, ambition seeking urban professional who only had time for friends, and a second income being a known intuitive and paid consultant on what the future would bring. In truth, my spiritual gifts were meant to raise and build the church ... nothing else.

You see, when a dark night of the soul came upon me it wasn't my tarot decks, my horoscope, my yoga teacher, chakra meditations, affirmations, incense, a secular psychologist, my own trusted and very expensive psychic, and most of all ... my own intuition that brought me back. It was prayer, confession, and books like this that restored my spiritual foundation. Being a Roman Catholic never leaves you ... you can take the girl out of the church but not the church out of the girl.

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