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Letters to a Young Catholic

By: George Weigel
Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
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For the faithful, the doubtful, and the searchers of every age, these letters convey the power of the Catholic faith that is at once personal and universal, timely, and eternal.

In this remarkable exploration of the Catholic world, prominent Catholic author and papal biographer George Weigel offers a luminous collection of letters to young Catholics, not-so-young Catholics, and curious souls who wonder what it means to be Catholic today. Weigel takes readers on an epistolary tour of Catholic landmarks - from Chartres Cathedral to St. Mary's Church in Greenville, South Carolina; from the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to G.K. Chesterton's favorite pub in Oxford; and from the grave of a modern martyr in Warsaw to the Sistine Chapel.

Weaving together insights from history, literature, theology, and music, Weigel illuminates the beliefs that give Catholicism its distinctive texture and explores the theological importance of grace, prayer, vocation, sin and forgiveness, suffering, and - most importantly - love. To a world that sometimes seems closed and claustrophobic, he suggests, Christian humanism offers a world with windows and doors - and a skylight.

©2019 George Weigel (P)2019 Hachette Audio

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A real Catholic book

An opportunity to spend some time with what a really Catholic thinks about and myriad of subjects. All fascinating and time well spent.

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Another great of Weigel’s collection!

Add this to your list of greats from George Weigel - well articulated and thoroughly explained 🙌🏼

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Unusual but effective approach

Loved this book. I'm surprised by how much I learned. I'll need to listen again to get all of it.

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Interesting way to present theology

Weigel has a story telling method to present theological concepts. Good content and well presented

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a delight

A great book. Weigel is a remarkable mind. Very well performed. highly recommend this book to any Catholic.

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Mediocre narration

Although the content was somewhat interesting I couldn’t vibe with the narrator who comes across arrogant. Personally I would have appreciated some warmth & wonder.

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