I'm Not Being Fed: Discovering the Food That Satisfies the Soul

by Jeff Cavins

In I’m Not Being Discovering the Food that Satisfies the Soul, Jeff Cavins explores the reasons why many Catholics have left the Church for evangelical Christianity. He responds to the most commonly-heard complaint of these former Catholics — that they simply were not being “fed” by their Church and that they longed for a more personal, “spiritually nourishing” relationship with Jesus. I’m Not Being Fed charitably explores why Catholics leave the Church and how to answer their common objections, especially objections to the Eucharist. After presenting the story of his own return to the Church, Cavins builds a case for the unique character of the Catholic Church as the true Church of Christ. I’m Not Being Fed presents the Catholic Church as a place of spiritual nourishment for everyone.

Genres: Christian, Religion, Catholic

149 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2005

About the author

After twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. His conversion story, one of the best known and inspiring stories of its kind, is chronicled in the best-selling book, My Life on the Rock.

Over the past several decades, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible, a practical, interactive program that helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning for their lives. The Great Adventure presents the entire sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand and genuinely fun. Its unique Bible Timeline learning system has revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for hundreds of thousands of Catholics since 1995.

Jeff received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Reviews

[Rob Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great and quick read! It starts with Jeff's own background and upbringing and what lead him back to the Catholic Church. Obviously the Eucharist is a major part of the book and he uses both the Bible and the Catechism as resources to back up what we Catholics believe is the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. If you have had family or friends that have left the Church, then this book is a great resource!

[Marie-Christelle T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once you discover the food that satisfies the soul....you wonder how is it you've gone so long, being so hungry. The book is a constant reminder for me to challenge the truth. I often times patronize the truth, pretending to be doing the truth a favor by not allowing it to assert itself. Only, I think I'm just scared to allow the truth to stand on its own, because then i am the one who is challenged to accept it.

How does this relate to this book: catholic teaching claims to point to the truth of life. This book reminds me that, as long as I am called to Catholicism, I have the responsibility to actively challenge this claim (so that I am not deceived); and--if the truth asserts itself in agreement with catholic teaching...I have the responsibility to accept it (and re-accept it), and to live it.

All the while, I look forward to the time "when neither in [mosques, temples, synagogues, church:], nor in [mass:], shall ye worship the Father... God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

I grew up in a Catholic Family. Went to catholic school and churches for my upbringing. As a Christian who came to Jesus in my closet and 30 years later have no real affinity to any one denomination, I read intently the perspectives of the author to discern any irrefutable fact based theological justification to proclaim the infallibility and spiritual relevance of the Catholic persistence of traditional preeminence. I found very few. Although the author is vigorous in his appeals, I found little to suggest that trans substantiation and other doctrines are part and parcel to salvation as prescribed in the New Testament. He suggests that if we throw out what Protestants deem as error, we run the risk of delegitimization of all scriptural canonization and interpretations to date.
I don’t know how this came to be an argument.
In fact, Jesus and the apostles rallied for all truth born of the ages through the Jewish people and then absolutely obliterated the institutions and errors that crept in. Not only that, the spirit of the New Testament seems to rail against this idea that the Holy Spirit will protect any institution from all damaging implications of systemic error. God wipes out whole peoples who were once safe within His calling. People are notorious and groups of people even more infamous for going rogue. How a Protestant pastor can become
A Catholic priest is beyond me assuming he studies his Catholic or Protestant Bible for years.

The author is unclear regarding the timing of this apostolic tradition of Catholicism especially as it relates to the non-Eucharistic rites, rituals, traditions and other distracting nuances of the faith. I am not making a case that the Protestant denominations have a bead on every Christ-filled truth. Just that Catholics surely don’t and that is where I diverge from the author that seems to believe no damning objectionable heresy can permeate Christ’s chosen Church. Today’s papacy and the insane flirtation with the woke anti-biblical culture should make this obvious point for me.

Every Christian should be on guard. I live going to Catholic mass and hanging out with family members who are Catholic… but I am always on my guard, hopefully from any thought apart from the mind of Christ. Rigorous we must all be in our scriptural pursuit our personal devotion and our submission to truth… no matter how inconvenient for our penchant for conformity and manipulation.

[FR ADRIAN G HEAD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and very much needed

BecauseJeff experienced the non-Catholic side of the matter, he is eminently capable of presenting the true teaching and counteracting the objections, now that he has returned to his original Faith. It is important to fully learn and understand one’s Faith.

[Elizabeth Pachota · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeff Cavins has helped reignite my love for Catholicism, through all of his books, his Bible in a year plan, and his devotionals on the Hallow app. His story of leaving the Catholic faith and his return reminds me of my own faith journey in some aspects. My faith feels deeper than ever, especially after reading this and some of his other books. Highly recommend!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cavins' response to Catholics that leave the Catholic Church informed by his own reversion experience. Three very strong chapters on the Eucharist are excellent background to understanding just a bit more, this blessed mystery.

[Susannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow wow wow. What a find! I’m going to look for anything and everything by this author. Highly recommend his audiobooks with his voice as his convictions shine through and move you. Love this book so much. Highly recommend sending this to any Protestant!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

great breakdown of the Eucharist and why it is the body and blood of Christ and not just a reminder. must read for Catholics and nonCatholics alike

[Adele · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic!