Product Description:
When Matthew Kelly was nineteen years old, he heard the voice of God. Rather than ignore His messages, he opened his heart and listened. Since that day, he has been passionate about helping others to embrace God's message and to live a Christian life. His is a remarkable story-and remarkable life - that he has shared with eager audiences in nearly every country in the world. His inspired, fresh, and authentic call to conversion has made him one of the most sought-after and listened-to Christian speakers of our time, overwhelming audiences that encompass every generation, from older Catholics to his young peers who have had no messenger to trust or believe in-until now.
"In a quiet, unsuspecting moment, the barriers that separated Heaven from earth were torn down, and my eyes and ears were opened to the things of the spirit. Over the months and years, starting with that night, I have come to realize that the possibilities that exist for you and me are beyond our wildest imaginings. By placing our feet firmly on the ground and allowing our consciousness to be raised to Heaven, we can allow the wonders of the sacred to fill every moment of each day."
Since the night just a few years ago when supernatural realities came crashing into his life and God manifested Himself for the first time, Matthew Kelly has been preaching a message of hope and joy that has found enthusiastic acceptance among a rapidly growing international audience. Young, charismatic, and extraordinarily engaging, Kelly has embarked on a mission to bring God's word to all who need so desperately to hear it. In A Call to Joy, he shares both his remarkable personal story and his uniquely inspiring take on faith, love, and the adventure of living a spiritual life.
Seizing his audience from the very start with a captivating telling of his first encounter with the Divine, Kelly sets the pace for an inspiring read that, much like his uplifting lectures, encompasses passion, wonder, wisdom, and happiness. Weaving vivid personal anecdotes with engaging, personal philosophy, A Call to Joy challenges each of us open to our hearts and minds to the wisdom that God is ready to bestow. By his words and by his example, Kelly dares us to find ourselves, to resist the pressures of the modern world, and to live Christian life to the fullest.
Mixing deep religious conviction and keen, poetic insight, each chapter examines a particular element of spiritual life, from listening for the voice of God to truly understanding and pursuing truth and freedom. Throughout, simple invocations reflect on a life lived in faith while personal encounters that have touched Kelly's life illustrate his thoughts with moving examples of grace.
Genuine, powerful, and deeply wise, Matthew Kelly's message has broken new ground in the search for faith and meaning in the modern world. A Call to Joy extends an irresistible invitation to join him on an adventurous journey of the soul.
Product Details:
ISBN 10: 1929266006
ISBN 13: 978-1929266005
Pages: 204
Language: English
Customer Reviews:
Review by Kim Bradway – Buffalo, New York
I would like to let you know how much I love the book, Call to Joy. A Call to Joy is the best book I have ever read and your words stay with me every day. It has definitely helped me on my journey toward God.
Astonishing Writing May 5, 2000
Review Anonymous
This is one of those rare books that you pour over every word, and keep handy at all times. I only wish I could re-experience reading it for the first time, and watching my life change as a result. A Call to Joy has in fact helped me continue to move forward on my journey ever since I first read it - two years ago.
Matthew Kelly is an astonishing young writer, only 23 years old when he wrote this book. That alone should be enough to pique your curiosity about A Call To Joy. Further than that, he shares wisdom in this book that I can hardly fathom is gained in a single lifetime, let alone from that of a young man.
Simply put, Matthew Kelly's writing is a lot like prescription lenses - he helps us see things in this world, in a practical sense, the way they are. In that, he helps his readers live their lives to the fullest. He strengthens our relationship with God, and gives us much needed persepctive on living in this day and age.
I recommend A Call to Joy to everyone. It has the power to change lives. I truly believe that every word written in this book is the truth. Every word in this book is A Call to Joy.
A Call to Joy -- A Refreshing Splash of God! May 1, 2000
Review by John Groleau – Aurora, IL United States
A Call to Joy is just that-- a simple invitation to finding true happiness. Matthew Kelly empowers us to find that true and deep nugget of joy by simply becoming the person God created us to be. Simple, but not always easy. Herein lies the difference between this "call" and 99% of the other self-help/ psychology/ motivational books on the market. . . we can't do it alone. We shouldn't pretend that we can do it alone. Get God's grace. This is a great read for anyone seeking to get closer to God, even if you've never been involved in any organized religion. It will strike your core.