Catholic by Choice by Richard Cole
"I look around the church as we sing. I was expecting the Hollywood version of a monastery, something European looking, with vineyards and massive stone buildings and ivy-covered cloisters. I wanted sturdy monks singing with deep, vibrant voices, like the Gregorian chant CDs that I play at home when I take a hot bath and light candles and sticks of incense.... Why am I here? To get a bit of rest. Read a few books. That's what I thought, anyway. Now, I'm not sure."
Richard Cole initially saw his trip to a monastery in western Texas as a retreat--to check out for a few days, maybe a chance to catch up on his reading. Instead, Cole embarks on a zigzagging roller coaster of emotion and examination as he discerns, dissects, and discovers the incredible vibrancy of the Catholic community. Catholic by Choice provides a funny and joyous look at adult Catholic conversion from the point of view of a modern convert, telling a deeply personal yet relatable story of discovery, doubt, and finding a place at God's table.
Richard Cole was Led Zeppelin's tour manager for twelve years. Other rock bands and musicians with whom he has toured include Black Sabbath, The Who, Eric Clapton, The Yardbirds, Ozzy Osbourne, and, most recently, Crazy Town. He now spends his time in Venice, California, and London, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780829440560 |
| ISBN 10 | 0829440569 |
| Title | Catholic by Choice |
| Author | Richard Cole |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Loyola University Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2014-01-27 |
| Number of pages | 150 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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