"Rediscovering Catholicism" by Matthew Kelly is a must read for every Catholic, especially those who have left the Church, or are disengaged Catholics (i.e. they go to Mass, but don't participate). Once you read this book, I guarantee you'll be motivated to become the best-version-of-yourself, the version of yourself that God wants you to be. Furthermore, you'll understand why the Catholic church offers you the best chance to achieve that.
The entire theme of "Rediscovering Catholicism" is becoming the best-version-of-yourself, how you can do that, and how that can reawaken the Catholic church. Need an example to help you get started on your journey, no problem, the Catholic church has the Saints to be our role models. These are people who were driven by a single minded purpose to be the person God wanted them to be, and they didn't let the world get in their way. Need coaching along the way, no problem, the Catholic church has the Sacrament of Reconciliation where not only do you receive absolution, but you get advice from the Priest. This entire book is filled with stories and examples designed to help you change your habits and be the person God wants you to be.
I've already started trying to live out what I learned in this book. I've been plugging away at it in 15-20 minute increments for quite a while now. I've been implementing some better habits because Matthew Kelly gave me some some ideas on habits I should be implementing. I'm eager to see the person I will be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years if I continue to stick with what I learned in the pages of "Rediscovering Catholicism".
On a related note, my wife and I attended a 1 day conference with Matthew Kelly today. It was fantastic, but I need to process some and figure out how to effectively share the insight I gained today.
A note to my Protestant, Evangelical and Non-Denominational friends...there's an entire chapter about why Catholics should read the Bible, every day. It was one of the best chapters in the book, and that is one of the habits I have implemented.
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