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THE GENTLE ROAD TO JESUS:
Bringing Christ to Every Classroom and Home. Author: Alexander J. Basile, Jr.
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We are all teachers of the young in one setting or another, and not always in the classroom or by the words we speak. Our actions convey as much or more to others than do our words. That's why the spiritual life of all those who interact with young people is so important. This book is a remarkable down-to-earth resource for anyone who has the joy and privilege of passing the Catholic faith to those who live in a world that is preaching a gospel that is entirely different from the one that Jesus taught. Our young people today are dealing with an environment that encourages them to experiment in ways we can only imagine. Alex Basile points out how those who are troubled and confused can be identified and helped in a compassionate and understanding way. He insists on the need for creating a fruitful environment in which the young can grow in their faith. To make Christ real to those who are often very self-centered and to encourage them to reach out to others in a community of faith can be a daunting task. But it can be done. And Alex Basile shows ways in which parents, teachers and lay leaders can do just that. Most of all he shares with them his enthusiasm and love for leading others down the gentle road to Jesus. |
About the Author: Author of two very popular and highly successful works entitled Finding Faith in a Godless World: A Catholic Path to God (ST PAULS / Alba House, 2008) and Lessons from the Master: Living Like Jesus (ST PAULS / Alba House, 2009), Alexander (Alex) J. Basile, Jr. is chairperson of the Religious Education Department at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, New York where he oversees a staff of 23 teachers. A graduate of St. John's University in Queens, New York (class of 1984), he has had over twenty-five years of classroom experience with young people and knows how they can be helped to know, love and practice their faith in Jesus. Reviews"Employing his professional expertise -- and with the heart of a disciple -- author and teacher Alex Basile offers both practical wisdom and inspirational techniques. The Gentle Road to Jesus is a terrific resource for any parent, youth minister, or educator looking to help young people grow closer to Christ." --Lisa M. Hendey, author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms and founder of CatholicMom.com "This is a book I would like to put in the hands of every Catholic parent and every Catholic educator. Alex's easy, conversational tone is the perfect conduit for this instructive and supportive message about how to gently and effectively bring young people into communion with Jesus Christ. Because the book includes reflection questions, it is capable of generating conversations that can cause Catholic homes and schools to break into new blossom! Alex's work is a great gift to the Church. --Sr. Marie Pappas, C.R., Associate Superintendent for Mission Effectiveness. Listen to "Pathways of Learning" on The Catholic Channel, Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 on Sirius 159/XM 117.
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