Description
A Compilation of Catholic Teachings & True-Life Conversion Testimonies.
Identity is a major focus of the social, psychological, political and philosophical discourse of our time. The rejection of Judeo-Christian identity in westernised cultures has left an entire generation questioning: “Who am I?”
Who Am I In God? Discovering Our Christian Identity provides answers to this defining question by drawing upon the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church.
The first part of the book brings together truth and wisdom from a diverse range of Catholic sources and the second part comprises true-life conversion testimonies, including that of Fr Michael Lim.
Read a book review by Don Smith in The Catholic Voice, here
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Book Review of Who Am I in God? Discovering Our Christian Identity
By Fr. Sebastian Luistro, SSS
The first thing we must do when we purchase a gadget is to find out what it was designed for and how it should function according to the manufacturer. Failure to do so might bring potential harm rather than benefits.
This same principle applies to our human identity. The book Who Am I in God? Discovering Our Christian Identity seeks to provide a Catholic view of our identity and purpose as God’s creatures and His beloved. It provides a basic framework to help us understand God’s intent for us within the setting of the Tradition of our faith community as professed, lived, and handed down through 2000 years of history, beginning with God’s definitive self-revelation in Jesus.
Although one of the co-authors describes herself as an “unqualified author,” this book should belong to the more treasured books in a Catholic library.
The first part explains in a simple but clear manner the teachings of the Catholic Church. Printed as an unassuming A5-sized book, contains a compendium of our faith that comes in handy when questions arise. It is set in simple and pastorally friendly language; it is straightforward and truly faithful to the Catholic doctrine. The down-to-earth linguistic style merits as an attractive feature, for it underscores the relevance of faith in our ordinary lives.
The second part speaks of the incarnation of faith in the lives of ordinary people. The universality of the salvation offered by and through Christ generates real-life conversions— changes in the hearts and visions of many, seeing how God intervenes in the lives of everyone in a unique and personal manner. God is one but his method of calling is as many as there are people. Salvation history does not end with the last book of the Bible nor the latest papal encyclical but in the lives of so many who, by God’s grace, have encountered Christ and were transformed by it. Hopefully, someday, many of us could write too our own conversions as a sequel to this book!
This is a must-read for those who desire to be grounded in the TRUTH and recognise the fruits of TRUTH in their own lives.