El autor presenta una amplia introducción a la esencia de la moral católica, es decir, algo mucho más allá de las prohibiciones: la formación y ejercicio de la conciencia, la gracia, el pecado y la toma de decisiones. Enfatizar los aspectos “terrenales” del Reino de Dios y de la vida cristiana no equivale a decir que la meta sea convertirnos en activistas sociales. Muchos de nosotros podemos identificar importantes obligaciones morales surgidas de nuestra condición de padres, hijos e hijas, hermanos y hermanas, amigos, trabajadores, etc. Algunos de nosotros estamos sanos, algunos sufrimos carencias y enfermedad. Algunos de nosotros gozamos de gran influencia en la vida pública; muchos de nosotros, no. Nuestra colaboración con Dios para la realización de su Reino puede variar significativamente de persona a persona. Todos debemos atender a nuestro prójimo según nuestras posibilidades y así contribuir en la obra de Dios. Debemos cuidar el jardín en el que estamos.  —Del capítulo IIFundamentos de la fe católica: Serie ministerio pastoral es una serie pastoral que ofrece una explicación profunda pero accesible de los fundamentos de la fe católica para adultos, para aquellos que están ya laborando en el ministerio pastoral así como los que se están preparando. La serie ayuda al lector a explorar la tradición católica y aplicar lo que han aprendido a las situaciones de su vida y ministerios. Incluye preguntas de estudio y sugerencias para lecturas adicionales.

A MATCH MADE IN TEXASBook Three: The Diamondback Ranch Original SeriesContemporary Western Romance Novel51,000 words/220 ppHeat Index: Hot and SteamyAUTHOR'S WARNING: This is the hotter and sexier version of A Match Made In Texas. The love scenes are steamier and more graphic. For a sweeter read, check out A Match Made In Texas in The Diamondback Ranch Sweeter Series.BLURB:When Austin McCade's wife dies, a vital part of him dies, too. The sexy single dad devotes himself to his motherless daughter and his work on the Diamondback Ranch. For twelve years, he ignores life and women . . . until a new pretty schoolteacher moves to town.From the moment Theresa Rogers arrives in Salt Fork, Texas, people warn her about the lonely widower. He's a hopeless case, a lost cause. But Theresa sees beneath the crusty exterior of the man to the deep emotions and his enduring loyalty. Can she pierce the impenetrable wall surrounding his broken heart? Will she be able to vanquish the ghost who keeps him from loving again?EXCERPT:Theresa cleared her throat. "Um, would you like to come in? There's coffee. It's fresh." He shouldn't stay. He should get the hell out of Dodge. "Sure, why not." Removing his Stetson, Austin stepped across the threshold, brushing against her as he passed. The heat from her body nearly scorched him.She closed the door and stood with her hand on the knob, facing him. She bit her bottom lip, worrying it with her teeth. Austin wondered if she regretted inviting him in. Had it been on impulse? Did she realize how attractive and appealing he found her? Did she know she was playing with fire?He was fast losing the battle raging inside of himself. He wanted this woman. He didn't want to think of the reasons he should keep his hands off her. He was a man. She was a woman. A very desirable woman.Moving closer, he stared down at her and tipped her chin up. "I don't think either of us really wants coffee.""What do you want?" Her voice sounded husky. Reminding him of darkened rooms, fluffy pillows. Austin pulled her into his arms. "Only this." He took her mouth in a searing kiss . . .