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Writing from his experience of Benedictine monastic life, teaching, and ministry, OÆKeefe argues that going through the motions of being Catholic is to shirk our responsibilities as disciples of Christ. While it can be easy to succumb to the allure of societyÆs many temptations, real ôChristian faith ultimately offers us... a deeper sense of joy in possessing something more important and enduring.ö

Mark OKeefe, OSB, pastor at St. Marys Catholic Church in Hunting-burg, Indiana, is associate professor of moral theology at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, where he served as president-rector for twelve years. The author of two books on moral theology and five books on the priestly life and spirituality, OKeefe earned his doctorate in theology (STD) from the Catholic University of America.

Introduction	p. V
Deciding to Be Christian	p. 1
The World in Which We Find Ourselves	p. 13
Love Comes First	p. 23
Love and Gratitude, Gratitude and Love	p. 33
The Tragic Reality of Sin	p. 41
It Is for Freedom That Christ Has Set Us Free	p. 53
The Struggle to Be Free	p. 63
The Cross and the "Dark Faith" of the Mature Christian	p. 73
Prayer in Trust and Surrender	p. 85
In the Communion of the Saints	p. 99
The Life Beyond	p. 107
Conclusion "Give to God What Is God'sö	p. 115
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Deciding to Be Christian : A Daily Commitment

Deciding to Be Christian : A Daily Commitment

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