About the Author:
Randy Hain is a devoted family man, business leader, active steward in our community, writer, speaker, and a passionate advocate for our Faith. He converted to the Catholic Church along with his wife in 2006. Randy is involved in a number of ministries and groups whose mission is to promote a "unity of life," centered in Christ, that will help Catholic men and women integrate faith, family, and work. He is the Senior Editor for the fast-growing Integrated Catholic Life e-magazine, which he cofounded with Deacon Mike Bickerstaff in 2010.
Review:
The Catholic Briefcase is vintage Randy Hain. Easy to read, orthodox in content with specificity for application. A pragmatic blend of Church teaching and documented examples reinforce not only an important message for our times, but the specific cases give added believability and hope for Catholic's in their own "marketplace ministry". I highly recommend it. (Dan Spencer, III, Co-Founder Catholic Business Network, Executive Director National Fellowship for Catholic Business Network 2011-08-01)
Practical and powerful! Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, I think you will benefit tremendously from reading this book. (Matthew Kelly Founder of Dynamic Catholic.com 2011-09-30)
Many people feel that they have to put down their faith when they pick up their briefcase. But The Catholic Briefcase teaches us how to carry both. With practical tips on how to integrate our Catholicism with our careers, we learn how our faith can make us better businesspeople--and how our jobs can make us saints. (Matthew Warner FallibleBlogma.com and CEO of flockNote 2011-09-30)
...Faith-filled practicing Catholics will be affirmed, renewed, and uplifted as they do their best to apply Catholic principles at the office. Those beginning their journey will receive sound advice and will come away with a clear understanding of the true harmony that exists between faith and work. (Teresa Tomeo Syndicated Catholic Talk Show Host 2011-09-30)
Whether your workplace is the courtroom or the kitchen, Wall Street or the corner market, The Catholic Briefcase belongs on your reading list...Randy Hain offers real world scenarios and shines light on scores of Catholics who strive to balance saintliness and productivity. With measurable suggestions, reflection and discussion prompts, and written in a motivational tone, The Catholic Briefcase will inspire you all seven days of the week to more fully live out your vocation with joy and passion. (Lisa M. Hendey Founder and Editor, CatholicMom.com 2011-09-30)
Do you want to be a better spouse, a better provider, a person filled with joy and gratitude? Then open up The Catholic Briefcase by Randy Hain to learn about the secrets for living a life that successfully balances and integrates both faith and work. Stop imagining the perfect job and start living it! (Dr Bill Thierfelder President of Belmont Abbey College 2011-08-08)
Randy has prescribed an excellent roadmap for Catholic leadership. Written in straightforward style he leads you on an exploration of faith and work. This is a book that will help Catholic business professionals recalibrate their compass. (Joe George Group Vice President at Manheim Digital 2011-08-11)
The recommendations in this book are absolutely achievable...It is a very practical guide to fusing faith and work. (Anthony Lynch Business Development Executive, Systems Alliance, Inc. 2011-08-15)
Randy gives clear and concise insights into integrating faith and work, so each will blossom more fully. Each chapter features tools, reflections and recommendations that are easy to understand and apply. I recommend this book to all Catholics interested in using their God given gifts and specific talents to their fullest potential to glorify God and serve others. (Tom Peterson President and Founder, CatholicsComeHome.org 2011-08-23)
The strength of The Catholic Briefcase is in its practicality. Randy not only lays out guiding principles for integrating faith and work; he also does an excellent job of exploring tangible ways to live those principles in the daily grind...Buy it, read it, give it to a coworker, and buy it again! (Matt Swaim Producer, The Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN Radio 2011-08-30)
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