My New Book Is Available for Pre-Order!

During the holidays, we enjoy family, good friends, good food, and yes, a few good drinks! Responsibly enjoying a drink or two loosens up our inhibitions. Isn’t it interesting, then, to note that the very first impression that non-Christians had of Christians was NOT that they were sourpusses or judgmental curmudgeons but that they were drunk (Acts 2:13)?

I doubt that the crowds saw the Apostles fumbling, slurring words, acting obnoxiously, moving haltingly, staring with red, watery eyes, or appearing disheveled. No, the reason the crowds considered the Apostles inebriated was their total lack of inhibition. They showed uninhibited selflessness, lightness of being, serenity, patience, kindness, perseverance, even-keeled-ness, and mindfulness. They were truly caught thriving under the influence…not of alcohol, but of the Holy Spirit.

Under the Influence of JesusInterested in hearing more about this topic? If so, then I invite you to read my new book, Under the Influence: The Transforming Experience of Encountering Christ (Loyola Press). You can pre-order your copy(ies) of the book now and it will be shipped early in 2014! Just click on the link above or on the image at left. 

I am more excited about this book than any I have written!

It is my hope that those who read this book will truly find that the Gospel is good news – a formula for living a life that is uninhibited by fear, anger, anxiety, or despair.

I invite you to start the New Year off by getting caught under the influence…not of alcohol, but of the One whose birth we just celebrated!

I could go on, but you might think I’ve had something to drink!

May this Christmas season and the New Year bring you abundant graces and blessings!

Peace,

Joe

About Joe Paprocki 2758 Articles
Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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