Joe Sixpack-The Every Catholic Guy's unique style of conveying Catholic truth so that every common-Catholic-in-the-pew can understand it, as well as his down to earth explanations of why the Church teaches what she does, makes this book and its companion three volumes must reading if you want to know anything about Catholicism.
Joe Sixpack-The Every Catholic Guy has been used by the Holy Spirit to make hundreds of converts. He is always exciting, never boring, and completely politically incorrect. He never shies away from the so-called untouchable moral issues. With his use of humor and directness, readers and students can never get enough of what he teaches.
Using humor, immutable truth, great storytelling and ignoring political correctness, Joe Sixpack helps the average Catholic in the pew better know and understand our holy and ancient faith in a way that is refreshing, awe-inspiring, and makes readers chest-pounding proud to be Catholic.
Joe Sixpack-The Every Catholic Guy is quickly becoming the "light of the laity" throughout the United States. Armed with divinely revealed truth, he is helping lay people navigate the tumultuous waters of a Church in turmoil.
Can you see yourself making converts? Very few books have ever been written to teach the mechanics of practical Catholic evangelization. Of the books available, none teach you a step-by-step method for actually cultivating an inquirer, then taking that inquirer all the way to the baptismal font... until now. Nobody is more qualified to teach Catholic evangelization than Joe Sixpack--The Every Catholic Guy. Joe Sixpack has made hundreds of converts since 1988 in small group and one-on-one venues, eighty-four of whom are his adult godchildren. Consequently, he is a virtual treasure trove of how-to-evangelize resources. In this book, Joe Sixpack will show you... How to become one of God's rock stars of evangelization What the two primary obligations are for all Catholics that most people don't know How to begin the journey to becoming a saint How to identify and acquire a good spiritual director The actual mechanics of productive evangelization The dangers of "nice Catholicism" How to hear God laugh Step-by-step what to do to win over a convert Much, much more! The Lay Evangelist's Handbook can show you everything you need to know about helping souls into the Catholic Church, while building a higher spot for yourself in heaven.
The New York Times Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodies “The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential.” —Jay McInerney With a foreword by Mario Batali Joe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in America—if not the world. So how did a nice Italian boy from Queens turn his passion for food and wine into an empire? In Restaurant Man, Joe charts a remarkable journey that first began in his parents’ neighborhood eatery. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partners—his mother, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali. Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with Kitchen Confidential, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock ’n’ roll and hard-ass business reality, Restaurant Man is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.
A smorgasbord of entertainment and lessons awaits readers as author Joe Farrell releases through Xlibris a unique memoir. Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy: Jesus Runs Away and Other Stories chronicles his journey as a student who enjoys a carefree life amid schools of rigid discipline and stern religious training. In the early sixties, being in a Catholic school means being compelled to always abide by the rules: pray earnestly when told to do so, study the lessons to answer questions correctly, a “yes” or “no” answer should always be followed by “Sister”, and never ever do anything that would upset or make the teachers mad. Through vivid narration, Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy unveils the funny side that lurks behind the austere façade of Catholic Schools. It follows the author as he finds himself caught up in different mischief during grade school and to even more grave misbehaviors—including a police arrest—during high school and college. A baby boomer, Farrell’s life is one that is carved by the tumult of the fifties and sixties and the social and personal dramas that come along with it. His is an interesting wave of colors brightened by adventure, discipline, lessons learned, friendship, and love. Providing a good glimpse into the life of pure Catholic training, Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy: Jesus Runs Away and Other Stories is a witty revelation of a schoolboy’s shenanigans and the ultimate inspiration one can get from them. This memoir of growing up in the 60’s is full of Farrell’s wit, humor, and irreverence yet it’s a touching and poignant story. A fun and enjoyable read.
Abrash amalgam of terrifying suspense, raw humor, and intriguing mystery that unfolds in the vividly rendered shadowy lowlands of East Texas. After a harrowing stint in the Iraq war, Cason Statler returns home to the small East Texas town of Camp Rapture, where he drinks too much, stalks his ex-wife, and takes a job at the local paper, only to uncover notes on a cold case murder. With nothing left to live for and his own brother connected to the victim, he makes it his mission to solve the crime. Soon he is drawn into a murderous web of blackmail and deceit. To makematters worse, his deranged buddy Booger comes to town to lend a helping hand.
This book was written to pull disarrayed individuals like ourselves back into alignment with self, from a self-divorced-from-self decimation. Depression and anxiety were our lot. We yearned to bridge the gap between ourselves and others. But, what we thought was a social problem all along we thought we needed more "we" was actually a deprivation of self. In fact, we needed more "I." Our social problems were secondary to our identity problem. If you've been searching for an answer, look no further this is the all-out assault on the infrastructure of depression from someone who has been there.
Joey Keithley was the founder of the legendary punk pioneers D.O.A., who spread counter-culture around the world, influenced such as bands as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, toured with all the great names of punk and were the subject of two tribute albums. Twenty five years on and they are still going strong with sales of more than 500,000 copies of their eleven albums under their belt. This is the story of the band from its conception - a story of riots, drinking, travelling, playing and conquering all manner of obstacles through sheer will and a visionary determination.
Covid-19 was my reason for writing this book. I'm not a published author, but because of the quarantine for months, I decided to relive my past and put it in print. My only experience with writing was when I was in school. I made up book reports and got good grades on all my work. Hope you enjoy my past as I lived it.
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