This week Mike goes back to something written by a Catholic priest in the 1800’s to help us understand why our faith life can sometimes seem like Phil Conners in Groundhog Day. The bad news: piety is monotonous. The good news: there’s something to do about it.

This Week’s Resources & Recommended Reading

* The Spiritual Conferences of Frederick William Faber

* The Mass in Sacred Scripture by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

* Why Do Catholics Do That?: A Guide to the Teachings and Practices of the Catholic Church by Kevin Orlin Johnson

* Catholic Customs & Traditions: A Popular Guide by Greg Dues

* Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots Hardcover by Scott Hahn

* The Latin Mass Explained by George J. Moorman and R. Michael Schmitz

* Treasure and Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass by Lisa Bergman

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