Fr. Leo Trese. You are Called to Greatness. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $17.95. Ebook $9.99. Available from the publisher.
Do you ever feel stuck? Perhaps you can relate to St. Paul’s words sometimes: “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” (Romans 7:15)
Life is a battle where we are always either progressing or regressing spiritually. You are Called to Greatness, by Fr. Leo Trese inspires readers who are caught in the grip of mediocrity and are in danger of becoming lukewarm.
Fr. Trese penned numerous books which were widely translated. Russell Shaw’s review of Fr. Trese’s book Seventeen Steps to Heaven also applies to this work. It is “Straightforward and full of accumulated wisdom of Catholic tradition – a how-to-do-it manual for people who want to become saints.”
With clarity and warm-humor, Fr. Trese wisely breaks open a variety of topics, such as:
- What is really meant by the phrase “charity begins at home”
- Ways to grow in the theological and cardinal virtues in ordinary life
- Lessons on faithfulness, forgiveness, and fervor
- How to guide children on the road to Heaven
- A practical daily examen guide to help you root out sin
- Advice on growing in prayer and approaching distractions
He additionally provides reflections on the call to serve God during your golden years, and ways to build up His Kingdom.
Readers will further discover why the Holy Spirit is their greatest Friend and what is meant by true humility and devotion to God. They will find how loving confidence in God’s will brings peace and joy, and what to do when they have temptations against faith.
Fr. Trese also explains how practicing self-denial and detaching from material possessions positively effects emotional health and aids in the salvation of souls.
Reaching the highest peak begins with baby steps. Fr. Trese guides readers in their faith walk, regardless of their ability to climb.
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