We're on a Mission from God: The Generation X Guide to John Paul II and the Real Meaning of Life

by Mary Beth Bonacci

Book Overview

The generation of Catholics who have come of age since Vatican II is different in many respects from Catholics of their parents' generation. These younger Catholics have grown up in a world - and a Church - which has changed tremendously in a very short period of time. They were raised in a society which encouraged them to question what their parents accepted on faith. They were formed by a system of religious education which was in many ways struggling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898705673
• ISBN13: 9780898705676
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

ALL Christians; Catholic or Protestant Should Read This Now

I suppose the easiest way to get kids to read this book would be to forbid them to, then they would steal it if they had to. All joking aside, Mary Beth's style is fresh and easy to understand. She never talks down to her intended audience. She almost seems like a cool aunt that you could talk to about anything. I myself am a 30 yrold woman who converted to the Catholic faith last year. I'm often asked about my conversion and I will tell you this: The Catholic Church was about the only Church willing to stand by the moral teachings of our Lord and not back down despite a ton of pressure from society. That impressed me and I knew I had to learn more. Even though I'm a little older than her usual audience, I read both of her books and plan to by more copies to give to teens in my area. I think that it's about time that we take back our schools and children and teach them what they need to know about what God really wants for their lives. Who knows? With a lot of prayer and a lot of action perhaps we could overturn Roe vs Wade AND bring prayer back to public school.

Great as a teaching tool

I bought this book for my teenagers but I couldn't read it fast enough myself. We all loved it! Bonacci writes clearly and her examples are relevant and interesting. She explains church teaching with authority but without being offensive to youth who are questioning. I have used this book to teach religious education in my parish for seventh graders. It does a great job of expanding topics in our text and for providing a tool for students to discuss important and sensitive issues with their parents. I have heard only positive comments about the book from the families I work with.

Not just for teenagers

I'm in my late 20's, a revert to the Catholic Church after years of exploring other religions and dealing with questions and doubts. If someone had given me a copy of Mary Beth's book, I believe it would have helped me to return a lot sooner, and I might not have left in the first place. She explains what's really important and valuable about our faith, in a relevant, simple way. Highly recommended! (_Real Love_ is also excellent, but read this one first.)

A great read for everyone.

I found "We're on a Mission From God" great. It was easy to read and had the usual Bonacci humor in it. It is a great read for those wishing to know their faith better(like me) and also for those who want to know what the Catholic Church says on issues like contraception, abortion and other controversial subjects. If you enjoyed this book and would like to read another by Mary Beth Bonacci, I would heartily endorse "Real Love" which is a Catholic view on Sex and Marriage. Fabulous reading-I've read it twice and hope to read it again!

Excellent aid for young people to understand Catholic faith

This book is widely used by young people attending our Youth Centre, and they find it very helpful to get some reassurance on critical questions of Catholic doctrine. Leaders in the Centre also use it a lot to prepare their own talks and conferences. Its adherence to our faith is remarkable, and the tone and expresion used is properly pitched for young people. Congratulations Mary Beth!