Rekindled: How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire

Some Misconceptions About the Church Covered are:

Sexuality

Do you think the Catholic Church hates sex?

A common perception of the Church is that it clings to old-fashioned and prudish ideas of sex and therefore the culture offers a freer way to express our sexuality. Mallory shows you how she embraced sexuality in a new way and came to find that the Church does not hate sex. In fact, the Church has beautiful and deeply moving teachings on the sacredness of sex and how Christ's example of total gift can help you love others wholly and freely.

Counter-Cultural Teaching

Do you think Church teachings are "backwards?"

When it comes to personal choice and freedom of expression, the Catholic Church seems very opposed to our modern sensibilities. In a world that values tolerance and love over all things, it looks as if being a member of the Church would make you a bigot. Mallory explains how being part of the Church provides you with more freedom than you could ever desire.

Mediocre Masses

Do you think that the Mass is boring?

Every single Catholic in America has experienced the sometimes endearing but generally frustrating mediocrity of the Mass. Mallory sheds a new light on the mass and encourages you to participate in a different way.

Easy-to-Follow Chapter Breakdowns

What Mallory Experienced

Beginning each chapter, Mallory shares personal anecdotes of her struggles with her Catholic faith at different points in her life and how they almost led to her permanent departure from the Church.

What Mallory Learned

Mallory then builds upon these anecdotes and details what she learned from her experiences, both about the Catholic faith and the larger world, as well as how they can connect.

Why Mallory Stayed

Finally, Mallory explains how her experiences and the lessons that she learned from them have given her a greater understanding of the Catholic faith and led to her not only staying Catholic, but embracing God and her faith.