Benedict J. Groeschel (1933–2014)

Since when is being called "virtuous" an insult?
It's a word that has gotten a bad rap, misused and misunderstood even by great thinkers, philosophers, and theologians, and mocked in the cynical sound bites of the media.

Rediscover virtue as it should be understood in our lives. With wit, warmth, and wisdom, Father Groeschel reintroduces the seven virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance, faith, hope, and charity. One by one he makes them meaningful for modern men and women, shaking show more off the dusty mantle of pretentiousness and demonstrating how each has a real role in a whole and holy life. show less

"A Reason to Believe is a thought provoking and challenging presentation by popular author, speaker, and psychologist, Fr. Benedict Groesche. Benedict masterfully blends science, history, and religion and serves it to the listener in his classic Jersey City style. Quoting the world's greatest scholars like Albert Einstein and others, this 70 minute address examines faith, mystery, and institutional religion in a way which will make you stop, sit-up, and look again at life. Whether you're show more devout or disinterested, be prepared to be challenged. Be prepared to think! show less

This is a small and at first glance and easy to read book. And yes this can easily be just read in an hour. But if you read this book like that you would mss the benefit that is to be found within these pages. The author helps the reader who is willing to digest its content come closer to understanding the mystical and practical meaning of various types and kinds of prayer. The importance of actively listening to God. An important endeavor in daily and contemplative life, This is a book that show more many will wish to read more than once. show less

From renowned EWTN host and author Benedict Groeschel, this is a profound discussion of the stages of spiritual growth. Of special note is the way Groeschel identifies four distinct approaches to God (as Beauty, Truth, the Good, and the One) and shows how each leads to a different kind of spiritual path or pilgrimage.