In Made by God, Made for Catholic Morality Explained , Catholics will find a fresh approach to the timeless moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Steeped in Scripture and Catholic tradition, this book reveals the beauty of Catholic morality in a relatable and easy-to-understand way. Often, Catholic morality is seen as a list of things we can't do. But what it actually presents is a way to live that brings us closer to God and makes our joy complete. Catholic morality is a roadmap that shows us the way of life God intended for us. Life is better when we follow God's plan! Made by God, Made for God presents the beauty of living life according to Church teaching, which the Church received from Christ, and it doesn't shy away from tough topics . Have you ever wondered how to explain the Sunday Mass obligation, why exactly we fast, or what the logic of Catholic sexual ethics is? This is the book for you. Read Made by God, Made for God to discover that Catholic morality is
This is a truely brilliant introduction to Moral Theology or ‘Theological Morality’ as Dr Minerd calls it.
His perspective is refreshing but it’s not new, for it is found in the Gospel but like many things found in the Gospel, it has been forgotten. Thank God for men like Dr Minerd who have reminded us!
The writing style was so lofty and academically styled that I had a hard time grasping the concepts he was proposing. I was able to pull a couple of profound nuggets out, so it wasn't a total loss. I just don't enjoy reading books that require me to re-read sentences repeatedly so I can figure out what the author is trying to say. Made for hard reading that was mostly a chore, so it took me several months to finish because I just wasn't enthused to pick it up and couldn't tolerate more than one chapter at a time.
An insightful and informative view on Catholic moral theology. One suggestion, find a quite room with no distractions. You will need the solitude to give thought to what you read.