Faith at the Edge: A New Generation of Catholic Writers Reflects on Life, Love, Sex and Other Mysteries

by Angelo Matera (Editor)

From godspy.com--a Catholic website with a cultural, intellectual, and an orthodox point of view--comes this compelling collection of twenty-one unique and powerful personal narratives. Gathering the experiences, fears, and joys of young adult Catholics whose search for faith often puts them on a collision-course with modern society, this anthology explores the mysterious, exhilarating, and sometimes infuriating terrain of faith. With celebrated contributors like Paula Huston, Matthew Lickona, and John Zmirak, and compelling personal narratives like "Porn and the Sacred Heart" and "My Tallahassee Purgatory," these essays give voice to the struggles and triumphs of a new generation of Catholics who are transforming the Church.

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection of essays about the "tough topics" from a new generation of (mostly) Catholic writers was given to me as a gift. As someone who reads a lot of this sort of writing online, I can't say there was anything especially new or revelatory to me contained herein, but stories deserve to be heard, and these kinds of stories are important.

In these pages are real people reflecting on their struggles to live with grace in a messy and complicated world. The essays are well-written and offer no easy answers, but much to ponder. You could rip through it in an afternoon, but it begs to be savored, prayed over, and wrestled with.

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book, because rather than talking about ideals it really deals with imperfect Catholics, young Catholics trying to live out their faith. Its a quick read and a page turner. Particularly good for me was the chapter on corporal mortification.....

[Father Nick]

Matthew Lickona (of Swimming with Scapulars fame) has been quoting from this on his blog, and it looks really, really good.

[Marjorie Campbell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an amazing collection of essays by a wide range of young Catholic writers.