Parish!
Book Description
In an era marked by spiritual searching and religious renewal, journalist Robert F. Keeler embarked on an extraordinary eighteen-month exploration that would illuminate the heart of American Catholic life. Through intimate reporting that earned him a Pulitzer Prize, Keeler takes readers inside a vibrant multicultural suburban parish, revealing how faith unfolds in the daily rhythms of a contemporary Christian community.
This compelling collection of reports offers an unprecedented window into authentic parish life, following parishioners through sacred seasons and sacramental moments. Readers witness the RCIA journey of new Catholics, experience the inner workings of rectory life, and step into the homes where faith is lived out beyond Sunday worship. Enhanced with striking photographs that capture the full spectrum of parish experience, the book presents a living portrait of spiritual community in action.
Keeler's work resonates far beyond Catholic circles, speaking to anyone seeking deeper understanding of how spirituality manifests in community life. His reporting reveals a parish that embraces its full humanity while pursuing spiritual vitality, offering insights into what makes religious communities thrive in modern America.
For readers exploring their own spiritual path or seeking to understand how faith communities can flourish, Parish! provides both inspiration and practical wisdom about creating spaces where people can grow spiritually together.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 177 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Catholic Church
- ✓ Explore Catholic church, united states
- ✓ Explore Parishes
- ✓ Explore Case studies
