The Christian Life

Insights for Christian Living

Cletus Chukwudi Imo, Kris Vandervies, Kris Vandervies

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Imoklet Publishing
15 November 2023

Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals; Christian prayerbooks; Christian life & practice; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works

The book, The Christian Life, is a simplified Adult Catechism aimed at helping Adults who are preparing to embrace the Christian faith in Catholic Church. It begins by tracing the history of salvation wrought by Jesus Christ and the life he gives believers. The author believes that very few know what the Christian Life is all about. Who is to blame for this disconnect? The author discusses how the true concept of Christianity has been misunderstood. There are some misconceptions by which the term ""Christian"" is used today that are not at all consistent with what it means to be Christlike.

It is for the above deficiencies in our practice of Christianity that the author wrote the book to help candidates for Confirmation and Adult Initiation. He broke it down to practicality of everyday life that everybody can understand and actualize. To make sure no one is tempted to call it his sentiment or opinion, he gave ample and robust quotations from the Word of God - THE BIBLE, to support every point. It states that Christianity is more of a religion of life than of prayer.

This life is modeled on Jesus, who is the human personality of God who came to usher in the era of grace. As such, the Christian life entails following Jesus daily in his humility, grace, faith, love, forgiveness, and prayer. It is in this following of Jesus comes the name ""Christian"" (Acts 11:25-26). Jesus sets how to live this life by teachings that challenge the status quo. It is a life that is not ordinary, a life that calls for perspective change: love those who hate you (Lk 6:27), turn the other cheek (Mt 5:39), rejoice in your suffering, and ""blessed"" are the poor and the persecuted (Mt 5:3). Give not only your coat (Lk 3:11) but your very life (Mt. 16:25) for the sake of love.

This straightforward, down-to-earth catechetical summary of the Christian Faith is an ideal read for every Christian and those who want to become one. It is not only foundational; it is also a refresher course in Christianity for adults in Christian programs. The author stumbled on it when he was faced with how to reach some people in his parish who were not in the parochial school catechetical program. He devised a gradual, step-by-step and comprehensive pedagogy online. It even grew bigger when the Covid-19 kept everybody locked down for about two years.

So, it is in an effort to demonstrate that the Christian is called to a set lifestyle that comes from a belief in Christ that this book is written. It underscores that everything is not Christianity, and every life is not a Christian life. While there are many lifestyles, as there are many motivations and creeds, the Christian life is rich and unique. It is simple, noble, joyful, and rooted in the life of Christ. It is much more than honorific titles. Titles and hierarchies do not make a Christian.

By: Cletus Chukwudi Imo
Designed by: Kris Vandervies
Cover design or artwork by: Kris Vandervies
Imprint: Imoklet Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9798989123902
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 15 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Father Cletus Chukwudi Imo is a priest of Ahiara Diocese in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. As a priest, he has served as a Formator and Deanof Seminary, Vocations Director, Chaplain of Catechists and Religious Education, Founder of Missionaries of the Lamb, and a Pastor. He is atheologian, educationist, school counselor, and pastoral counselor. He is currently the pastor of St. John XXIII Catholic Community, Fontana/Rialto, Diocese of San Bernardino, USA.Fr. Imo has spent decades working with young people and adults to discover and often recover their vocation, live authentic Christian livesand become missionary disciples. He has the eyes and heart of a good pastor. He believes strongly in the Scriptures as the power of God to save those who believe in Him (Rom 1:16) and selfless service to humanity motivated by love and compassion. He is also the author of The Ministry of the Shepherd and the Church in Africa. Father Cletus Chukwudi Imo is a priest of Ahiara Diocese in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. As a priest, he has served as a Formator and Deanof Seminary, Vocations Director, Chaplain of Catechists and Religious Education, Founder of Missionaries of the Lamb, and a Pastor. He is atheologian, educationist, school counselor, and pastoral counselor. He is currently the pastor of St. John XXIII Catholic Community, Fontana/Rialto, Diocese of San Bernardino, USA.Fr. Imo has spent decades working with young people and adults to discover and often recover their vocation, live authentic Christian livesand become missionary disciples. He has the eyes and heart of a good pastor. He believes strongly in the Scriptures as the power of God to save those who believe in Him (Rom 1:16) and selfless service to humanity motivated by love and compassion. He is also the author of The Ministry of the Shepherd and the Church in Africa.