Christ Is My Life

By Marcial MacIel and Jesus Colina

It's one of the greatest success stories in the Church in our lifetime— and now you can hear it directly from the man God called to bring it about. On June 5, 1936, God inspired a 16-year-old Mexican... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1928832970
• ISBN13: 9781928832973
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Sophia Inst Pr
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Christ is my Life

The founder of Legionaries of Christ details the problems and successes of starting a new organization within the Catholic Church. He is a traditionalist who is completely dedicated to the Magisterium. Anyone who feels they are misunderstood or oppressed by opposition should read this book and gain understanding of the peace of Christ even in the face of disappointment and opposition. An inspirational story.

Great Book about an Amazing Man

The story of Fr. Maciel and The Legion of Christ is inspiring and beautiful. Despite trial and long odds, faithfulness and courage triumph. Fr. Maciel's reflections on his childhood, his vocation and the growth of The Legion provide great insight into the future of the Church. Untiring determination mixed with a strong faith in the Church's timeless teachings, rooted in love of Christ is a powerful combination.

A faithful son of the Church

If you thought the Catholic Church was dead, look again! Fr. Maciel is a true son of the Church, faithful to what God asked of him, and -at 83 years old- is still going strong. This book is candid and historically accurate, showing how a 20 year old seminarian was able to found a religious congregation that is one of the fastest growing in the Church today. "You shall know a tree by its fruits;" for anyone who has heard of the work of the Legionaries of Christ, this book is a chance to see the roots.The questions are insightful, especially about how a true Catholic looks at the Church and the world of today.I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the Catholic Church, especially after Vatican II. The lesson? As the Psalmist says: "The Lord blesses the faithful man with an abundance of gifts."