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Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear
Did you know that the latest research shows that one in three people will meet the criteria for anxiety disorder at some point in their lives?
Even those of us who do not require professional help have certainly experienced the crippling effects of anxiety.
World events, lockdowns, the destruction of traditional values, the rise of omnipresent screens and social media have all certainly contributed to the climbing levels of anxiety in today’s world.
Catholics are not immune and may be searching for a solution that is both Catholic and clinically sound.
Anxiety. Even the saints struggled with its effects. From excessive worry about the future to ruminating about the past, anxiety can steal your joy, impact your health, and negatively affect your spiritual life.
Whether you experience brain fog, scrupulosity, panic attacks, or are constantly overwhelmed, it is possible to regain control of your life and experience freedom from anxiety.
Whether you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, this book will help you understand it and take the steps necessary to remediate it and restore your tranquility.
The Bennetts’ book Anxiety is a tremendous resource for those suffering and for those who aid them. It is replete with absorbing, real-life stories about individuals who endured various forms of anxiety and found healing through practical and spiritual means.
In these liberating pages, you will discover how your brain works; how biology, temperament, and past experiences contribute to anxiety; how to respond to anxiety calmly and rationally; and how to evaluate professional-help options. You will
Tested remedies and exercises to assist you in regaining your calm when you are triggeredPractical tips for coping with insomnia, stress, and fearFour ways to reframe difficult situations, whether socially or at work, and thereby grow in virtueWhat to do when coping mechanisms become harmfulHow to train your brain to rest in the present moment, regardless of what is happeningMethods to help liberate individuals from trauma and attain serenity and renewed dignity“Anxiety is one of the authorities, powers, and dominions over which the Lord triumphed on the Cross and which he carried off captive and placed in chains,” wrote Hans Urs von Balthasar. Through these stories of liberation, you will be consoled that God has given us the capacity to heal, to have our mental health restored, and to find lasting happiness.
Even those of us who do not require professional help have certainly experienced the crippling effects of anxiety.
World events, lockdowns, the destruction of traditional values, the rise of omnipresent screens and social media have all certainly contributed to the climbing levels of anxiety in today’s world.
Catholics are not immune and may be searching for a solution that is both Catholic and clinically sound.
Anxiety. Even the saints struggled with its effects. From excessive worry about the future to ruminating about the past, anxiety can steal your joy, impact your health, and negatively affect your spiritual life.
Whether you experience brain fog, scrupulosity, panic attacks, or are constantly overwhelmed, it is possible to regain control of your life and experience freedom from anxiety.
Whether you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, this book will help you understand it and take the steps necessary to remediate it and restore your tranquility.
The Bennetts’ book Anxiety is a tremendous resource for those suffering and for those who aid them. It is replete with absorbing, real-life stories about individuals who endured various forms of anxiety and found healing through practical and spiritual means.
In these liberating pages, you will discover how your brain works; how biology, temperament, and past experiences contribute to anxiety; how to respond to anxiety calmly and rationally; and how to evaluate professional-help options. You will
Tested remedies and exercises to assist you in regaining your calm when you are triggeredPractical tips for coping with insomnia, stress, and fearFour ways to reframe difficult situations, whether socially or at work, and thereby grow in virtueWhat to do when coping mechanisms become harmfulHow to train your brain to rest in the present moment, regardless of what is happeningMethods to help liberate individuals from trauma and attain serenity and renewed dignity“Anxiety is one of the authorities, powers, and dominions over which the Lord triumphed on the Cross and which he carried off captive and placed in chains,” wrote Hans Urs von Balthasar. Through these stories of liberation, you will be consoled that God has given us the capacity to heal, to have our mental health restored, and to find lasting happiness.
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256 pages, Paperback
Published April 15, 2025
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July 20, 2025
Read this with highlighter in hand, so many great gems! 10/10 would recommend. Love the insights into the brain 👌🏻
May 5, 2025
I loved this book! It is easy to read, informative, integrates the Catholic Faith beautifully, and is filled with practical strategies about how to deal with anxiety that I’ve already started trying to implement. I especially appreciated the chapters on reframing and leaning into anxiety. Highly recommend!
September 4, 2025
Getting up in front of people doesn’t scare me. I don’t particularly like going to an event where I know no one, but I know the tricks to get through that. No, the “what if” demon strikes me at 3 a.m.
As a result, I found Anxiety--A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear by Art and Laraine Bennett and Lianna Bennett Haidar interesting—and actionable. The authors explore the causes of anxiety from spiritual, societal and physiological perspectives. I also appreciated the real-life stories about their clients (anonymous-ized) and themselves.
For me, the three ways to deal with those 3 a.m. disturbances were very helpful. Yes, they’re basic and I’ve heard them before, but I appreciated the authors putting them into a one-page list that will be easy to consult: breathe, write the thoughts down; let them float away for now.
I recommend this to any Catholic who struggles with anxiety… and suspect that’s pretty much every Catholic.
As a result, I found Anxiety--A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear by Art and Laraine Bennett and Lianna Bennett Haidar interesting—and actionable. The authors explore the causes of anxiety from spiritual, societal and physiological perspectives. I also appreciated the real-life stories about their clients (anonymous-ized) and themselves.
For me, the three ways to deal with those 3 a.m. disturbances were very helpful. Yes, they’re basic and I’ve heard them before, but I appreciated the authors putting them into a one-page list that will be easy to consult: breathe, write the thoughts down; let them float away for now.
I recommend this to any Catholic who struggles with anxiety… and suspect that’s pretty much every Catholic.
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