The highly regarded, outspoken Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska presents a series of profound reflections on the meaning of the Catholic faith in today's world and how to live it. With an acute understanding of the practical realities of everyday life, Bishop Bruskewitz draws the reader into a deeper understanding of our trinitarian faith, the nature and structure of the Church, the sacraments, Scripture, liturgical seasons, moral issues, prayer and the spiritual life, and much more. In doing so, he unlocks the treasures found in the saints and Fathers of the Church as well as the documents of Vatican II and the Catechism, all of which he uses extensively in exploring the Church's teaching on various subjects.       In the end, he has created a balanced whole that deserves its place in the library of every Catholic family, as an invaluable reference book, as a source of inspiration, and as food for prayerful reflection. It is a book that will nurture and inform the reader's faith as well as inspire him to live a more fully Christian and Catholic life. It sets an impressive standard for all pastors to emulate and provides a wealth of teaching for all the laity. "Bishop Bruskewitz is one of America's few- and finest- bishop-theologians. He is also a true spiritual father, a deep thinker, clear writer, and a wise pastor. In this book he clearly explains and applies Catholic wisdom for all." -Scott Hahn, Ph.D. Author, Rome Sweet Home