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Shaun McAfee

A superb addition to the many good books from Patrick Madrid

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2013

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On a Mission is another Madrid must for all involved in apologetics and evangelization. The book centers around "being a true apostle". Patrick provides advice, anecdotes, and practical help in forming not just the intellectual mind of the reader, but the caring nature that will truely reflect a servant of God. In his usual tone and style Patrick invokes many suggestions of how to prepare and react in specific situations. He gives the reader vital first-hand experience take-aways that the reader will be able to employ in any number of situations. What you don't get is a reinvention of his other books where he is explaining specific objections to Catholicism. This is much more of a formation book but that is what also makes it vital - the "how to communicate and show you care" of apologetics. Overall, the book was easily one of Madrid's best. Best thing about it to me was the length and the readability. I was able to read this book in a week and you could probably do it in less. At about 150 pages, there is no better buy for lay apologetics and evangelization readers. If this might be your first Madrid book, buy this one.

Momof7even

Deceptive title

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019

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The title of this book was very deceptive. I’m a huge fan of St. Francis De Sales And I was looking forward to reading about him. This book should’ve been titled lessons from Patrick Madrid. Patrick spends most of the book talking about his own experiences instead of those at Francis De Sales. He also spends most of the book referencing other books he has written.

Kindle Customer

Inspirational

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019

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Also challenging. Patrick has a way of relating ideas without creating confusion. His sincerity and knowledge are clear.
Great resources listed for further reading.

Trixie

Hand book of the Church Militant

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015

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To face the enemies of the Church head on we not only need the right tools in our belt but the right mind set as well.
Patrick Madrid delivers both.

Brandon Sterenchuk

awesome as usual!

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014

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Excellent book. I love Patrick Madrid! He is so very practical, charitable and a lover for Christ and Holy Mother Church.

Lessons from St. Francis de Sales and other saints

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014

On a Mission: Lessons from St. Francis de Sales begins by describing some of the hardships St. Francis de Sales encountered on his missionary journey to the Chablais region of France. From having to live in a "safe house," to travelling by night in cold weather to perform his priestly duties, to sleeping in a tree with vicious dogs at the base trying to tear him to shreds, St. Francis de Sales did not have an easy job as a priest. Like St. Paul, whom Mr. Madrid mentions later in the book, St. Francis de Sales had a hard life as an apostle for Christ. However, both persevered and continued on their mission. That is one of the recurring themes in this book. No matter how tough it gets, God will give you strength to complete the mission He has given you.

We are then given other examples of apostles for the Lord, including St. John Vianney, St. Francis Assisi, St. Francis Xavier, Frank Sheed, and Pope Francis. )It seems Mr. Madrid is a big fan of the name Francis.) Some lessons for witnessing you will learn from these great men include cultivating humility, finding common ground, never make assumptions, and asking vital questions. He also makes his own personal recommendations for Catholic reading to "get up to speed your knowledge of the Faith." After all, you cannot very well teach or spread the Faith, if you do not understand it yourself. Some of these works include the Bible, the Catechism, Handbook of Catholic Apologetics, and Theology for Beginners. There are countless other books he could have mentioned, but I didn't find myself disagreeing with any on his list.

This is a solid book on what it means to be an apostle for Jesus. Not only do you get great lessons on what to do and more importantly, what not to do, you also get concrete examples from some great men of the Faith. I will admit that parts of it came off a bit "Protestant," particularly the story of Sonny in Chapter 2. But perhaps it feels Protestant to me, because witnessing for Jesus is a main tenant of Protestantism, but Catholics never talk about it and shy away from it. Just remember that God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. And we're all called to be apostles for Jesus. We as Catholics cannot continue to try and excuse ourselves out of the role of witnesses anymore. If you're looking for a down-to-earth guide for being a witness, this is it.

R. Salcedo

P. Madrid Apolegetics.

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017

This is a great book for light reading, as always MR; Madrid engages you in a conversation and challenge skeptics whom want to expand their views of Catholic knowledge. I just bought the book under $20. Bucks. Published by Catholic Answers. Best wishes a friend.

JM

Great book about apologetics

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019

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The title is deceptive, it is not any kind d of biography or life of St. Francis De Sales. It is really about becoming an apostle for Christ and being missionaries of the Catholic faith. It is a well written book with practical and inspiring information illustrated with real life examples. A quick and worthwhile read.