With clear insight and a wealth of practical advice, Christopher Reilly explains the teachings of the Catholic Church and assists Catholics regarding their personal choices about the distribution of their possessions to others. The role of wealth and possessions in a Christ-centered life is explored along with a strong emphasis on the virtue of charity. Readers will come away with a better understanding of their faith and the information needed to work with an attorney in creating an effective plan for building a meaningful legacy.
If your last will and testament and other estate planning documents were put on trial after your death before a jury of strangers, would there be enough evidence to convict you of having been a Roman Catholic? If your answer is no but you would like it to be yes, then this book is for you. On a document-by-document basis, with numerous sample provisions included, you will learn how to do Gods Will in your Will and other estate planning documents.
7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free Workbook offers all the nuts and bolts to make the most of God's generous gifts. In this perfect complement to the book, 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free, you?ll find all the necessary tools to implement sound principles of financial management, budgeting, and investing in your life. An author, financier, and lifelong Catholic, Phil Lenahan weaves personal anecdotes with sound Catholic teaching and extensive financial counseling experience to help you gain clarity on some of the biggest issues you face today. Most important, he shows you why your financial plan is part of a much larger spiritual plan that God has in mind for you. 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free Workbook walks you through the right spreadsheets, spending analyses, calculators, metrics, and helpful prompts to create the best financial plan for yourself and your family ? without losing sight of Catholic teachings regarding money, being good stewards, and trusting God's plan. It helps you to appreciate the gifts God has given you ? your skills, your education, your training, your income ? and shows you how to use them as He intended. True financial freedom is about a lot more than just getting out of debt or saving for retirement. True financial freedom is being a good steward of all that God has blest us with, and trusting in His providence as we set our future goals. Start your journey to true financial freedom today.
With clear insight and a wealth of practical advice, Christopher Reilly explains the teachings of the Catholic Church and assists Catholics regarding their personal choices about the distribution of their possessions to others. The role of wealth and possessions in a Christ-centered life is explored along with a strong emphasis on the virtue of charity. Readers will come away with a better understanding of their faith and the information needed to work with an attorney in creating an effective plan for building a meaningful legacy.
This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates, no matter their size. Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic disease or disability: individuals must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability covers all of those topics plus: How to write your will How to determine how much life insurance your family needs How to figure out whether you need a living trust Learn about powers of attorney When to work with a lawyer, if you need to The book also includes downloadable sample forms for: Power of Attorney Living Will Designation of Proxy for Financial and Health Decisions
"Leave No Soul Behind" is a call to spiritual battle using Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and the lives of the Saints to help the faithful rediscover the mission given to us by Christ to convert the world by examining prayer, holiness (living our faith in daily life), and sacrifice.
Examines the history of racism in the United States from the Civil War to the twenty-first century and discusses the teaching efforts of the Catholic Church to put a stop to racism and promote reconciliation and justice.
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis are the two main conditions that make up COPD. Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic condition, as they must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPD covers all of those topics plus: How to write your will How to determine how much life insurance your family needs How to figure out whether you need a living trust Learn about powers of attorney When to work with a lawyer, if you need to
Lots of books are written about making money, but few about how to be free from the tyranny of it. This book will not only give you a solid plan to retire in comfort, it will also teach you how to put money in perspective. It shows how you can own it, rather than it owning you. Pat and Dave have included lots of hands-on practical assessment tools to guide you step by step, releasing you from the trap that has changed the American dream into the constant stress of wanting, but not having, more and more.
This book provides a great overview of the basic principles of stewardship. It can help everyday Catholics understand how to use their time, talent and treasure to build God's kingdom here on earth. It also helps committed Catholic readers connect the calling to stewardship with the rest of life. Author Bradley Hahn has a passion for his work as a faithful steward of the blessings he has received from God. Here he shares his passion so that all readers may benefit by learning to use their God-given gifts wisely. This book is for anyone who seeks to find the meaning in life that comes only from sharing one's gifts.
