The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living

by Lisa M. Hendey

Overview

How often do you say “yes” to God in your daily life? Do you regularly share that yes with others?

Generous living isn’t just about putting money in the collection basket during Mass or always being the one who steps up to help out. According to bestselling Catholic author, speaker, blogger, and creator of CatholicMom.com Lisa M. Hendey, generous living is about consistently answering God’s call to act through mission and loving service to others. In The Grace of Yes, Hendey shares eight spiritual virtues that have allowed her—and will help you—live generously and joyously say yes to God.

With warmth and practical advice, Hendey helps you become more open to God’s unique plan for your life through the virtues of belief, generativity, creativity, integrity, humility, vulnerability, saying no, and starting over. As she candidly reflects on her own faith journey, Hendey guides you toward your own path of generous giving. Each chapter includes questions for personal reflection and a prayer that invites you into a deeper relationship with God.

Each chapter includes questions for personal reflection and a prayer that invites you into a deeper relationship with God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594714733
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	11/03/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of the award-winning CatholicMom.com. She is the bestselling author of multiple books for adults and children, including The Handbook for Catholic Moms, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, The Grace of Yes, I’m a Saint in the Making, and the Chime Travelers fiction series.

Hendey has appeared on EWTN, CatholicTV, and as a part of the Momnipotent DVD series. Her work has appeared in Catholic Digest, National Catholic Register, and Our Sunday Visitor.

Hendey travels internationally, giving workshops for adults and children. She has spoken at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Catholic Marketing Network, the University of Dallas Ministry Conference, the National Catholic Youth Conference, the Midwest Catholic Family Conference, and the National Council of Catholic Women. Selected as an Egan Journalism Fellow with Catholic Relief Services, Hendey has traveled, written, and spoken on behalf of CRS, Unbound, and other non-profit organizations to support their humanitarian missions in Rwanda, the Philippines, India, Tanzania, Kenya, and Columbia.

She lives with her husband, Greg, in Los Angeles, California.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 The Grace of Belief 1

2 The Grace of Generativity 21

3 The Grace of Creativity 39

4 The Grace of Integrity 57

5 The Grace of Humility 69

6 The Grace of Vulnerability 87

7 The Grace of No 107

8 The Grace of Rebirth 125

Acknowledgments 143

Notes 145

Editorial Reviews

"We spend so much time thinking about the yeses in our calendars, our checkbooks, our parenting and other relationships that we sometimes forget the most important yes of all—our response to the call of God. Hendey shares her wisdom, her heart, and her experiences to remind us and refine us as we read. I give this book a resounding YES!" —Kristin Armstrong, Author of Happily Ever After

"The Grace of Yes shows why Lisa Hendey resonates with so many people around the world. With clear, accessible language, she teaches that the profound lessons of the Gospel can inform our daily lives. Every one of our interactions and every one of our decisions give us the opportunity to learn and grow in the way God intended. Lisa understands that, and when you read this book, you will, too." —Carolyn Y. Woo, President and CEO, Catholic Relief Services

"It's easier to say no than it is to say yes. When a friend needs help moving a couch, you'd rather say no. When the boss asks if you can take on more work, your instinct is to say no. When I ask a woman out on a date, she usually says no. 'No' is safe. 'No' is simple. But 'no' isn't always the right answer. Lisa Hendey's The Grace of Yes teaches, challenges, and encourages us how to say yes to God and others. Should you read this book? Yes! And God's grace will work within you." —Lino Rulli, Host of The Catholic Guy

"The Grace of Yes urges you to ask big questions—and then to answer them in the small, loving actions of your daily life. Lisa Hendey offers encouragement to spiritual seekers by telling honest stories about the joys and struggles of living out her faith. She demonstrates that the path of faith isn't always an easy one, but it's always worth the effort." —Kerry Weber, Author of Mercy in the City

"The Grace of Yes is classic Lisa Hendey. Lisa's transparency and candor, coupled with her experiences of living a life fully engaged, make this book well worth reading and sharing. Anyone seeking a path to more virtuous Catholic living should buy this excellent book!" —Randy Hain, Author of The Journey to Heaven

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