The author, Archbishop Alban Goodier, maintains it's not enough to call yourself a Christian and go to Mass: you need to decide now to live for God rather than for yourself. To help you do so fully and unreservedly, Goodier explains how giving yourself to God will ennoble you and bring you great rewards. He details all the ways in which you can find happiness by rising above the concerns of this world - yes, even amid the cares and duties of your daily life! He shows how the very fact of God's existence gives meaning to your life in a way that worldly possessions or success never can.

Uncompromising, incisive, and comprehensive, The Meaning of Life is a much-needed wake-up call for every comfortable Christian!
     

1. Your inner self speaks the truth to you.......3

2. Rise above the ways of the world to gain happiness...11

3. God's existence gives meaning to your life....19

4. God calls you to responsibility for your choices...27

5. Even your forgiven sins leave sorrow in your soul..35

6. Innocence ennobles you and brings you great rewards..39

7. The saints prove you can overcome temptation....47

8. This life determines your eternal life.....57

9. Set your sights on the life to come......67

10. The Eucharist gives you divine life....77

11. Holy Communion unites you with Christ...83

12. The Lord needs workers to lead souls to Him....91

13. Christ had the greatest historical impact....99

14. You must choose between good and evil....107

15. Christ's words in the Gospel speak to you today...115

16. Jesus Christ is fully human....125

17. You are called to heroism....135

18. You are called to give God your very self...145

19. Prayer raises the heart and mind to God....153

20. Your example influences others....161

21. Christ calls you to suffer with Him and with others...169

22. Mary should be your model...179