Spiritual Classic Reminds Readers of Call to Heroism, and to Fix Their Eyes on Eternity

Bishop Alban Goodier, S.J. Overcoming Worldly Concerns. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $17.95. Ebook $9.99. Available from the publisher.

We are all called to be heroes, marching toward what is right, and to set our gaze on eternity.

Overcoming Worldly Concerns is a wake-up for comfortable Christians. In this comprehensive work, Bishop Alban Goodier, S.J. shows readers how to triumph over worldliness, and develop otherworldly courage.

Bishop Goodier—a well-respected writer—authored over a dozen books, including Saints for Sinners and The Good Galilean, available from Sophia Press.

With clear reasoning, Bishop Goodier demonstrates how belief in God should result in our actions to live in His will. In doing so, he affirms, we find contentment—even amid life’s trials.

Spiritual wisdom is offered on a variety of topics, from spending time in silent listening to God to developing a well-formed conscience. Additionally, readers will discover how they can be certain of God’s love for them at any given moment.

Laid out are rules to discern if something is good or evil, and how to arm oneself for the spiritual warfare that is sure to beset one’s soul.

Readers will be amazed at ways in which they’ve been rejecting God’s grace. They will find the secret of the saints’ powerful intercession in their lives today—if only they ask for that help. Bishop Goodier relates that the saints inspire us in their temptations and in their repentance, as well as in their willingness to fight against their sinful natures

Most significantly, Bishop Goodier provides advice on what it means to really pray. He shares the most common hindrances to prayer—and how to overcome them, along with the many forms and levels of prayer (and why just knowing them is not enough).

Furthermore, he reflects upon how our Risen Lord comes to us in Holy Communion and imparts His life to us. Bishop Goodier shares ways to prepare for, receive, and offer thanksgiving for Holy Communion worthily.

Bishop Goodier shares that we are called to love the Crucified by showing compassion toward others and entering into and uniting our sufferings with His. Our Lady quietly walks with us and intercedes for us, teaching us her unassuming model of simplicity and love to follow.

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