"I very much like the dialogue he has with his daughters!" Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago --- A man who has lived in the real world guided by his faith, Deacon John Catalano understands the challenges of connecting his family and friends to a renewed interest in life as a Catholic.
In his book Does God Speak to Us? What about Me?, Catalano holds insightful dialogues with his two grown daughters. A loving father and a faithful Deacon, Catalano attempts to unpack the complex beauty of Catholicism in a relatable way, hoping to engage a generation that is consumed by the popular culture and social media.
A gift of generosity and inspiration, Does God Speak to Us? What about Me? has a pervasive sense of hope, and an upbeat, joyful spirit. The fundamentals of Catholic life don't have to be hard to understand-they just have to be lived. And Catalano isn't afraid to answer his daughters' most challenging questions about the Church and its teachings.
Whether you're a millennial who may not have a particularly lively prayer life, or a baby boomer who has become disengaged from regular prayer and worship, Does God Speak to Us? What about Me? is an ideal read for anyone looking to deepen his or her connection to God.
About the Author: John Catalano is an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of New York. He has a BA in communication arts from the University of Dayton, and enjoyed a thirty-year career in New York City working in advertising sales.
As the founder of JC Training, Catalano provides leadership/management training and coaching to business professionals. Currently enrolled at Villanova University, Catalano is pursuing a Masters degree in Church Management.
Catalano's wife, Josephine, is the Director of Volunteer Services at Hebrew Home in Riverdale, New York. They've been married for nearly thirty years and have three children: Angela, Christina, and Joseph.
Catalano credits his marriage, his experience with cancer, the birth of his children, and his call to the diaconate, for having brought him closer to God.
