Sometimes the gift of free will does not seem like God has done us a favor. God has given us free will, but what is God’s will in our lives? To seek God’s will, we must get to know God. This book helps us explore the will of God not as an end in itself, but as the path to freedom; not the freedom of autonomy, but the freedom of love.

Poetry is a way of expressing extraordinary thought in a simple fashion; these poems express intense emotions of love, thankfulness, wonder, and peace. Throughout the years, simple graces have inspired poets to write and readers to reflect on God’s beauty and love that is all around us.

This book is written for everyone who is interested--even if only slightly--in a prayer that brings them into contact with God. This interest may be the result of recent tragedy such as the death of a loved one or the breakdown of an important relationship.

The central purpose of this book is to explore the fundamental principles of Catholic doctrine in light of contemporary political, moral, and social life in the United States.