The authors say "we have written this book for skeptical Catholics, those actively wondering, Is religious faith a thing I really need in my life? Does it really matter?"

I was brought up Catholic in a sectarian area and abandoned the faith when I escaped the place. The book is interesting and an easy read but I’m not sure it has changed my views any…

The layout is short passages and reflections over 40 days. Obviously, as to be expected, some resonated with me more than others. The sincerity of the writers is unquestionable and the passages are well chosen and cover many areas of confusion and conflict.

I think I will revisit the book at another time and although it didn’t make religion a thing I really need in my life, it did leave me wondering. So I’d say that’s a success.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley

This is a practical book designed to help Catholics get more from their faith (with the idea that you get out of faith what you put into it). As such, it provides forty (40) days, plus two bonus days to round out six weeks, of practical steps a believer might take to invest in their faith and obtain a much deeper relationship and understanding of that faith. Each [weekly] section [except the first] corresponds with acronym STEPS (Serve, Tithe, Engage, Practice, Share). Each day within a week provides an exercise to highlight an aspect of that weekly topic that begins with a quote from a Saint, followed by a Daily Reading along with a few anecdotes mapping the reading to some experience by either or both authors, then three (3) questions for reflection before finishing with a prayer and bible verse to help jump start (or rebuild) your faith (Read, Reflect, Rebuild).

The book was well organized and each of the daily exercises only take about 10 minutes or so each, so it is easy enough to actually do; however I feel the authors might be a bit overly optimistic with their target audience … I doubt this book will be that effective in reclaiming lapsed catholics who lack the motivation to actually invest in their faith (perhaps because they have already lost it); however, for those (seekers) with such motivation, this really gives that tools to go more deeply into the faith and perhaps prevent some from looking elsewhere for spiritual growth. This is not a magic bullet … it requires work.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S.,, many churches closed their doors, leaving the faithful to attempt to create community outside parish walls. A number of churches responded to the crisis by redoubling their technological efforts to reach the flock. Livestreamed Masses helped to keep people in touch with Christ and His sacrifice for us.

But in the wake of that health crisis, a number of individuals have decided not to return to church. Wishing to connect with former church-goers...and those who are on the brink of leaving the Church...authors Michael White and Tom Corcoran have responded with a meaningful book that speaks to the hearts of questioning Catholics.

Rebuilt Faith is a book that aids the reader in developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In the course of 40 days, individuals lost in the desert can rediscover hope and meaning in religious faith. The highly readable style makes the book an absolute joy to read.

The book includes a daily reading, questions for reflection, and a prayer and a Scripture verse to assist in the faith rebuilding project. While the passages are brief, they are quite inspirational. Whether you stopped going to church long ago, or are just beginning to wonder whether you should attend at all, this is the book for you.

I received a free copy of, Rebuilt Faith, by Michael White: Tom Corcoran, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I love reading books about my faith. This book reminds us what Catholicism is about, it gives us 40 daily exercises to do including prayers, a daily reading, and questions for reflection. I really enjoyed connecting with my faith, covid did do a number on all religion when it closed down churches and temples. I really learned a lot about my faith from this book.