Books and Links
Books
Arise From Darkness - What To Do When Life Doesn't Make Sense
by Fr Benedict Groeschel C.F.R.
If you are struggling with fear, anxiety, grief, loss, of loved ones, hurt, anger or anything that makes life difficult or the road through it dark, then this book was written for you. Fr. Groeschel offers practical suggestions on how to keep going and even grow with the help of God's grace, even when this help seems remote.
Heaven In Our Hands - Living The Beatitudes-Receiving the Blessings You Long For by Fr. Groeschel
Fr Groeschel believes that we've lost touch with how revolutionary the Beatitudes really are! The plain but astounding truth is that the Beatitudes reveal to us the very heart of God. When you begin to comprehend the beauty of living the Beatitudes that Jesus gave us, you'll discover that he's placed heaven in our hands.
Treatise on Happiness by St Thomas Aquinas
Searching For Happiness: Money Can't Buy It All (Word document)
Article from Zenit News Service
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Extract 1818 concerning hope
Hope = “the aspiration to happiness which God has placed in the heart of every man; it takes up the hopes that inspire men's activities and purifies them so as to order them to the Kingdom of heaven; it keeps man from discouragement; it sustains him during times of abandonment; it opens up his heart in expectation of eternal beatitude. Buoyed up by hope, he is preserved from selfishness and led to the happiness that flows from charity.”
(Catechism means "teaching". This book provides an authoritative summary of what the Catholic Church teaches. It explains how Catholics can live out the Bible today).
A full text of the Catechism can be found at: http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/ccc_toc.htm
The Catechism is not designed to be read as a reading book but something which is studied and reflected upon in short chunks.
Links
You’ve heard the phrase “you are what you eat?” These same sentiments apply to our inner selves. What do you do to take care of your inner self, your spirit? For tips about caring for the spiritual side to your life please see the following links. Prayer has been widely documented as an effective long term stress reliever.
One to One Link
If you would like to speak to someone about your life and beliefs you are welcome to contact your local Catholic Church. To receive the contact details please email: enquiries@life4seekers.co.uk This same email address can be used should you have a general question about Catholic life and beliefs.
Free Happiness Course
Jesus said he was completely happy – can we follow his ideas and become more happy? Take this free eight-week course and find out.