Our 15th Anniversary Giveaway: Under the Influence of Jesus

Under the Influence of Jesus giveaway in honor of Catechist's Journey anniversary

We continue our year-long celebration of the 15th anniversary of the launch of Catechist’s Journey and publication of The Catechist’s Toolbox. Our celebration continues today with the chance to win a copy of Under the Influence of Jesus: The Transforming Experience of Encountering Christ.

It was during the feast of Pentecost when a dejected, cowering, frightened group of Jesus’ closest followers were suddenly transformed by the Holy Spirit into bold proclaimers of a life-changing message. But what exactly was the message they were proclaiming? Moreover, is it really possible that a very specific proclamation from nearly 2,000 years ago can transform people today? Under the Influence of Jesus is my emphatic answer to that question: Yes, it can! Throughout the book, I explore not only the various elements of the message itself—such as the kingdom of God, the Cross, the Resurrection, sin, and conversion—but also the characteristics of a changed heart and life that result from accepting the message that Jesus is Lord and that we are now a “new creation” in a new kind of kingdom. This book is ultimately an invitation to encounter Christ in a whole new way and to use our own transformed hearts and lives to help bring others into a life-changing relationship with Jesus.

Read the official giveaway rules below. Enter by 12:00 a.m. central time on October 20, 2022. Winner will be contacted for address. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

About Joe Paprocki 2736 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.

2 Comments on Our 15th Anniversary Giveaway: Under the Influence of Jesus

  1. I have just recently discovered you on my emails. I am always interested in information about my faith especially since I have helped with RCIA for many years! Thank you for all the information you provide. GOD BLESS. janet

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