For Catholics dealing with the guilt of being dissatisfied with or leaving the Catholic Church. It's all about relationship

"I just don't feel connected..."

To be blunt, that phrase can best describe how a lot of Catholic church-goers feel today.  Growing up as a Catholic myself, I believed my relationship with God was very real. Nevertheless, I found myself growing more and more discontent and feeling detached from the man-made church laws I had been taught. Going to church became mundane as I merely went through the motions not caring
to attend mass regularly. Does this describe you, your family or a friend?     

"Religion soothes but does not cure"

It wasn’t until a tragedy at the age of thirty-eight did I awaken and begin to realize there was emptiness where so much religion had been before. I had been experiencing the same frustrations as you about church. I questioned, searched and agonized over the reasons why. Now as a man who grew up Catholic, left the secular business world and became an ordained minister at forty-four, I want to help those who are questioning their faith. I am candid about the internal struggles we face when addressing such a sensitive subject as leaving your faith. Guilt, resentment from family and the pride of our catechism background all play a critical role when deciding to search for another church. 

How you will benefit from this book

  • Read stories of other former Catholics who like you questioned their faith.

    The book includes personal stories and captivating histories of some of the strongest traditions and beliefs of the Catholic Church, including the saints, purgatory, baptism, the veneration of Mary, and the Council of Trent.
  • Each topic the author addresses will impact the way you approach church today.

  • As if stepping into the shoes of a man who questioned his faith, you will gain access to his personal testimony of defeat and triumph.

  • Men will relate with the authors strong will to be a success in life. Discover how you can still be masculine while on a passionate adventure with Christ. 

  • You will learn how to approach your family.

  • You will discover why re-baptism is the beginning of your adventure with Christ.

  • When looking for a new church we often take a lot of baggage along with us.

    You get a clear and concise understanding from the author’s research regarding these and other disbeliefs that often keep us from gaining a fulfilling experience at church.
  • You will learn where the additional books in the Catholic Bible came from and why we were taught that purgatory is a real place.  
     
  • Have you ever stopped for a moment and seriously asked yourself, what kind of relationship you have with Christ? Probably not.

    The author never questioned his relationship either.  See a comparison of Catholic beliefs to Scripture that will enable you to honestly examine your walk with Christ.   
  • The author helps you through a self examination of  your priorities in life.

  • This personal testimony is a good resource for ministers and leaders in the church who want to reach out and relate to Catholics or former Catholics.

     Ministers are not aware of how deep and personal traditions and rituals are imbedded in Catholics. Being a Catholic is similar to being called an American. It’s who I am.    
  • The book is a study guide for small groups or individuals.


Book critic Salvador SeBasco of the Inside View that broadcasts on KNLE in Austin, TX, a CNN affiliate along with Velma Denials gives this book a 5 STAR Rating


 This book not only reaches out to Catholics and former Catholics alike, but it screams out to Catholic men who are bored at church.

This is a powerful and personal testimony, yet a practical and thorough guide through the deep and complicated Catholic beliefs. The book forces you to ask the question, “Am I who I thought I was?” It's as if you will be walking in the shoes of a man who questioned his faith then faced the turmoil and pressures that accompanies those doubts, only to discover answers that completely changed his life.

A fascinating topic as it helps us all understand others beliefs and to seriously examine our own beliefs.

What people are saying about the book

"You want answers?  This book answers the core questions about life, faith and church.  A must read for those who grew up in the Catholic church."

- Bob Cherry
Senior Minister
Northeast Christian Church

"We as human beings often make life very complicated. This book will make those complications more manageable, not only for ex-Catholics, but for anyone questioning their faith.  It is a good self-examination exercise."

- Norma Laufer
former Catholic
and retired school teacher

At Last! A genuinely useful and practical book for families and individuals who are struggling with church on Sunday morning. Tim's counsel is vital. He has dispensed a great deal of helpful information. The book gives hope in many ways.

- Pat Day
1992 kentucky Derby Winner and
Hall of Fame Jockey

A survival kit for the casual churchgoer. It brings to the forefront problems we battle with as parishioners and how to over come them. It is convincing and practical. I wish I'd had the book twenty years ago.

- Todd Oetken
Financial Planner
46 year old Catholic

"Tim Lott describes his experience of being Scripture-fed and Spirit-led from personal heart-break  and the rituals of Romanism to repentance; from denominational loyalty to a personal trust with the living Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. The by-product was reconciliation, peace and eventually, ministry. This is a moving testimony and an important book."

- J.Ernest Freques
Former Priest
and author of
Reconciliation: Essays and Applications
(To see the testimony of this former Catholic priest, go to bereanbeacon.org)

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