{"product_id":"returning-to-mass-steven-grzeszczak-9781720219651","title":"Returning to Mass: Understanding and Overcoming Excuses","description":"\u003cb\u003eWouldn't it be wonderful to wake up each Sunday morning looking forward to Mass, instead of agonizing over which excuse you will use for not going?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you ever said to yourself...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI wish I went to Mass more often\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEveryone has their own list of reasons why they don't attend Mass: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Don't have the time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking the kids is a hassle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelieving in science makes sense, the Bible doesn't\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot getting anything out of Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt is too boring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost people share the same basic reasons why they believe it is important to attend Mass: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wanting to go to heaven\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWanting to learn more about Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelieving in God and the morals that Jesus teaches us\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo pass the many wonders of Christianity on to our children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo receive Communion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy write this book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecause you want to attend Mass and receive its benefits, but you don't know where to begin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaybe you don't struggle with going to Mass, but someone you care about does.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is this book different?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e It was written by an everyday person like you, not a professionally trained theologian or a priest.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou won't be preached to; you will be presented with suggestions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt was written by a failure - someone who failed at attending Mass for decades until he learned how to succeed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt ends with a game plan that is customized specifically for you.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou will be respected for who you are, what you believe in and whatever point you are at on your road to \"Returning to Mass\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Grzeszczak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1720219656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781720219651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Steven Grzeszczak","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44410762658047,"sku":"9781720219651","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6362bdca-e227-4408-bd20-ddc3b4562206.jpg?v=1697537634","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/returning-to-mass-steven-grzeszczak-9781720219651","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}