Mitch Finley's warmhearted recollection of growing up Catholic is more than nostalgia. It's a mixture of fond memories, gentle humor, and lasting gratitude for what he learned in Catholic schools--simple and profound lessons that gave him a solid foundation for living in times marked by turmoil and change. The lessons he writes about include:Life Is Worth Living;The World Deserves Our Attention;Life Needs Prayer Like a Tree Needs Water;Everybody Has a Vocation;The Universe Is Sacramental;God Loves Everybody the Same;Nobody's Perfect;Jesus Is with Us;And Everybody Has a Guardian Angel.One need not be Catholic to enjoy this gentle celebration of truths that last. Mitch Finley's journey is one that each of us has taken--and continues to take--in our own way. His joyful reminder is simply cause for more gratitude and plenty of delight.