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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith: 101 Stories to Offer Hope, Deepen Faith, and Spread Love
These 101 positive powerful stories from Catholics of all ages will offer hope, deepen faith, and spread love.
Living Catholic Faith is not only a book about “living the faith” but also about a faith that is living. Whether you are a cradle Catholic or a convert; lay, clergy, or religious; simply curious or struggling; these 101 stories will deepen your faith and hope in God. A great gift for Confirmation, RCIA, graduations, weddings, new parents, and holidays!
People of all ages and religious experiences share humorous, poignant, faith-filled true stories
Living Catholic Faith is not only a book about “living the faith” but also about a faith that is living. Whether you are a cradle Catholic or a convert; lay, clergy, or religious; simply curious or struggling; these 101 stories will deepen your faith and hope in God. A great gift for Confirmation, RCIA, graduations, weddings, new parents, and holidays!
People of all ages and religious experiences share humorous, poignant, faith-filled true stories
380 pages, Paperback
First published December 23, 2008
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About the author
Jack Canfield
1,286 books1,751 followersJack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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May 11, 2010
To my mom in law I was thrilled to give her Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith. What a great surprise it was to her. You see I am Baptist and my Dear Hubby and family are Catholic. We have differences of course but more things are the same than you know. Of course the main thing is that our belief system has God at the heart of it. I have received many wonderful gifts from my mom in law to support that too. Now being able to give back to her something that is special in her life was wonderful. She was so happy as she is a big fan of the Chicken Soup books. She told me this would be her bed time reading for awhile. And that makes me happy. So mom-happy day to you everyday. Enjoy reading about the Healing Power of the Family Rosary and of stories that profess faith and prayer daily.
June 13, 2010
This is a beautifully balanced portrayal of the importance of faith to people in a variety of situations. I'm glad they included a range of humor in this book, which is excellent bedtime or waiting in the car reading, due to the length of most of the selections.
April 13, 2023
An uplifting compilation of short stories which I read as part of my Lenten reflections for 2023. I enjoyed the messages each story had to offer, with some making me laugh out loud and others bringing me to tears - but all reminding me of the invaluable gift of my faith.
September 23, 2025
Another nice installment for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After almost 20 years without picking up a book in the series, I picked this up for the nostalgia. Like all the Chicken Soup books I read before, this leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling every chapter you read.
August 7, 2017
A treasure chest of Catholic stories and miracles to reinvigorate my faith. I was inspired every time I picked this up and it was uncanny how it aligned to an issue I was facing that day.
August 8, 2017
This is a beautifully balanced portrayal of the importance of faith to people in a variety of situations. I'm glad they included a range fo humor as well.
August 14, 2018
Great book! Brought back many fond memories of growing up Catholic!
November 26, 2019
I love this book. It is intended for Catholics and non-Catholics alike! I love how each story brings you hope to know more about God on a more intimate level!
January 5, 2022
There are some really great stories in this edition of "Chicken Soup" - I really like these books!
May 25, 2022
I first heard about this book when one of the stories was featured in another chicken soup for the soul book and it caught my interest. I was glad that a book for someone like myself was made
August 11, 2024
Some inspirational stories, some not so inspirational not even having to do with faith really. But as a Catholic I really enjoyed these stories.
March 18, 2012
I wanted some light Lenten reading and I found it.
I'd just learned that there was a Chicken Soup book specifically for Catholics and I saw from reviews on Amazon that this book didn't contain any previously published materials. It took me a couple of trips to Barnes and Noble to get a copy but it was well worth it.
As usual, the stories had me crying at 1AM. Every time I begin a Chicken Soup book, I tell myself that I'll read one or two then think about each one. Instead, I end up reading the whole thing as quickly as possible, marking off favorite cartoons, quotes, and stories to re-read later.
I highly recommend this book... Heck, I highly recommend all Chicken Soup books! Someday I'm going to go through with my promise to myself to use them in class.
I'd just learned that there was a Chicken Soup book specifically for Catholics and I saw from reviews on Amazon that this book didn't contain any previously published materials. It took me a couple of trips to Barnes and Noble to get a copy but it was well worth it.
As usual, the stories had me crying at 1AM. Every time I begin a Chicken Soup book, I tell myself that I'll read one or two then think about each one. Instead, I end up reading the whole thing as quickly as possible, marking off favorite cartoons, quotes, and stories to re-read later.
I highly recommend this book... Heck, I highly recommend all Chicken Soup books! Someday I'm going to go through with my promise to myself to use them in class.
June 30, 2009
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always thought-provoking! Good book!
December 29, 2009
There's some sweet stories in here. But I think that "Amazing Grace for the Catholic Soul" does it better.
May 25, 2010
Wonderful edition, of the Chicken Soup series. Lots of easy to read quick uplifting stories.
October 13, 2013
Fantastic a must read for anyone who needs a little love and faith and hope in there life
October 17, 2014
Sweet quick read
can't really go wrong with chicken soup books. always an enjoyable quick read. I love just flipping through and picking a random story or two before bed.
can't really go wrong with chicken soup books. always an enjoyable quick read. I love just flipping through and picking a random story or two before bed.
October 16, 2016
Good inspirational stories.
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