Catching Fire, Becoming Flame: A Guide for Spiritual Transformation

by Albert Haase

Publisher:

Paraclete Press

, 2013

Overview

Catching Fire, Becoming Flame is a modern classic in spiritual formation and discipleship by popular Catholic priest and award-winning author Fr. Albert Haase. Amid the pressures and wear-and-tear of life, it’s easy to become “luke-warm” in our faith. In thirty-three short chapters, Albert Haase gives you the tools and kindling to prepare for the spark of God in your life – and then shows you how to fan it into flame.

Appealing to a broad range of Christians, Catching Fire, Becoming Flame:

Provides a perfect Bible study guide for new believers, students, or anyone who wants to rekindle their faith

Provides a basic overview of the spiritual life, including sin and transformation, God and love, suffering, methods of prayer, discernment, forgiveness, silence and rest, and more

Includes thought-provoking reflection questions in every chapter to help you progress

Combines engaging storytelling with pastoral wisdom, humor and practical guidance

Makes God, faith, and spirituality approachable, personal, and immediate

Glows with time-tested wisdom from an experienced spiritual director who draws on Scripture and the wisdom of the saints

As one reviewer noted, “this is Christianity at its finest: bold, vibrant, and down to earth.” Through his work with parishes all over North America, Fr. Albert Haase has helped thousands of people to rekindle their enthusiasm and mission in life. Catching Fire, Becoming Flame is an excellent book for small groups and Bible studies, class settings, and personal prayer and journaling.

Key Features

• Provides a perfect Bible study guide for new believers.
• Includes thought-provoking reflection questions in every chapter.
• Combines engaging storytelling with pastoral wisdom.

Praise for the Print Edition

Fr. Albert embodies the message of this book. He is alive in the Spirit and engages others with the desire to fan into flame for God. This book and DVD are a must for an enriching parish faith sharing group or adult formation program.

-Catherine S. Sims, MDiv, Pastoral Associate, Director of Adult Faith Formation, St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville IL

I have attended many retreats and presentations on the spiritual life. Fr Albert's stand out because of his unique ability to make God so close and approachable.

-Deacon Mark Cleary, Epiphany Church, Normal, IL

This is Christian spirituality at its finest: bold, vibrant, and down-to-earth. After reading this book and watching the DVD series, you'll understand why Fr. Albert is invited all over North America to share his Franciscan wit and spiritual wisdom.

-Rev. Thomas Fowler, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

Product Details

• Title: Catching Fire, Becoming Flame: A Guide for Spiritual Transformation
• Author: Albert Haase
• Publisher: Paraclete Press
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781612612973, 1612612970
• Resource ID: LLS:CTCHNGTRNSFRMTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-26T19:10:34Z

About Albert Haase

Albert Haase, O.F.M. (Ph.D., Fordham University; M.Div., Catholic Theological Union), is a preacher, retreat leader and spiritual director based in the Chicago area. He serves as the director of the International Institute for Clergy Formation (Seton Hall University). He has also taught as an adjunct professor of spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois, and offers training in spiritual direction for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. He is the cohost of Spirit and Life, a weekly radio show on the Relevant Radio network, and a former missionary to mainland China.