Returning to Mass: Understanding and Overcoming Excuses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781720219651)

Have you ever said to yourself...

In your heart, you know the reasons why you want to attend. The problem is that you haven't fully identified or even understand the reasons why you don't. On top of that, you don't know how to overcome these reasons. If this sounds like you, then this book is exactly what you need.

Everyone has their own list of reasons why they don't attend Mass:

• Don't have the time
• Taking the kids is a hassle
• Believing in science makes sense, the Bible doesn't
• Not getting anything out of Mass
• It is too boring

Most people share the same basic reasons why they believe it is important to attend Mass:

• Wanting to go to heaven
• Wanting to learn more about Jesus
• Believing in God and the morals that Jesus teaches us
• To pass the many wonders of Christianity on to our children
• To receive Communion

If any of the reasons for not attending apply to you, just know that you are not alone. Many people experience them. They are legitimate feelings and you are not a bad person for having them. God still wants you to come to Church. The 'basic' problem is that the Catholic Church sometimes doesn't do enough to acknowledge that people feel this way. But the 'real' problem is that your reasons for not attending Mass are keeping you away from the benefits of going. This book will help solve this 'real' problem.

Why write this book?

The author of this book felt all of the listed reasons for not attending Mass - and over a dozen more. He spent the past few decades researching and trying to understand each reason. As the author put it, "I used every excuse in the book. So I decided to write the book." He wants to share his successful methods with others who struggle every Sunday morning.

Why read this book?

Because you want to attend Mass and receive its benefits, but you don't know where to begin.

This book holds the key to understanding and overcoming the obstacles that are holding you back from attending Mass. The author does this through a light-hearted, but respectful approach. Each reason (or obstacle) for avoiding Mass is briefly explained and discussed. But the book doesn't stop there. It provides dozens of practical suggestions on how to overcome each obstacle. The book finishes with a practical game plan that is customized to the individual reader that will guide them step by step back to Mass and back to Christ.

Maybe you don't struggle with going to Mass, but someone you care about does.

This book will help you relate to their situation and understand how you can help. There are even special points in the book that specifically point out how you can help. Share this book with someone you love.

Why is this book different?

1. It was written by an everyday person like you, not a professionally trained theologian or a priest.
2. You won't be preached to; you will be presented with suggestions.
3. It was written by a failure - someone who failed at attending Mass for decades until he learned how to succeed.
4. It ends with a game plan that is customized specifically for you.
5. You will be respected for who you are, what you believe in and whatever point you are at on your road to "Returning to Mass".