{"product_id":"turn-to-the-lord-leonard-delorenzo-9780814667378","title":"Turn to the Lord: An Invitation to Lifelong Conversion","description":"\u003cp\u003eGod calls each of us to a life of goodness, and our yearnings to become more like God invite us to lifelong practices of conversion. The sacrament of confirmation is a pivotal moment anchoring a Catholic's commitment to God. But do our current sacramental preparation programs really inspire candidates to turn toward the Lord? Leonard J. DeLorenzo demonstrates how preparation for Confirmation can be life-giving for both candidates and those who accompany them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for those who seek a substantive but accessible presentation of the Catholic faith, and who are willing to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and Church doctrines, all while welcoming God into their lives. \u003cem\u003eTurn to the Lord: An Invitation to Lifelong Conversion\u003c\/em\u003e presents to young people--or adults with struggles and doubts about their faith--a holistic, coherent presentation of the human and divine drama of Catholicism. This book is ideal for parents of students involved in confirmation preparation, family members of those participating in RCIA, and sponsors and godparents of those preparing for sacramental initiation. Fully initiated Catholics who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith would benefit from this introduction, as would students in Catholic high schools or collegiate ministry centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard Delorenzo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814667376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814667378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.08w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeonard J. DeLorenzo, PhD, directs strategic planning for the McGrath Institute for Church Life, where he also directs the Sullivan Family Saints Initiative, with a concurrent teaching appointment in the department of Theology. Leonard is the author of four books: \u003ci\u003eA God Who Questions\u003c\/i\u003e (OSV, 2019), \u003ci\u003eWhat Matters Most: Empowering Young Catholics for Life's Big Decisions\u003c\/i\u003e (Ave Maria, 2018), \u003ci\u003eWork of Love: A Theological Reconstruction of the Communion of Saints\u003c\/i\u003e (UND Press, 2017), and \u003ci\u003eWitness: Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace that Illumine Our Lives\u003c\/i\u003e (Ave Maria, 2016). He is also the co-editor of two other books: \u003ci\u003eDante, Mercy, and the Beauty of the Human Person\u003c\/i\u003e (Cascade, 2018) and \u003ci\u003eI Call You Friends: John Cavadini and the Vision for Catholic Leadership in Higher Education \u003c\/i\u003e(Pickwick, 2019). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonard Delorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043449237759,"sku":"9780814667378","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e038a0d8-9c32-47fd-87b1-4924f42d33ca.jpg?v=1684967216","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/turn-to-the-lord-leonard-delorenzo-9780814667378","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}