Meat and Potatoes Catholicism

What is so special about Sacraments? How did the rituals and traditions of the Mass get started? Why do we have a Pope? What's the point of going to confession? Fr. Joe Classen has heard all these questions and more from parishioners, fishing buddies, neighbors and acquaintances. They seem to recognize right away that this straight shooting and approachable young priest speaks in a language they understand and in terms that meet them where they are. Pull up a chair and dig in to the meal of a lifetime with Fr. Joe. There are no hidden agendas, no churchspeak, and no shame for not knowing. It's as easy as ordering the weekly special at the local diner. You will find real questions and understandable answers from a passionate, engaging priest who wants nothing more than to share his love of the Faith in real life terms. Get to know what the Church teaches and why and discover Fr. Joe's secret recipe for a happier, more fulfilling life.Classen, Joseph F. is the author of 'Meat and Potatoes Catholicism', published 2008 under ISBN 9781592763351 and ISBN 1592763359.