Seventeen Steps to Heaven

I don't consider myself ignorant in the Catholic faith, having read many books. Yet this simple, easy to read book surprised me in it's profound messages. I feel like, rather than merely enlightening me in one aspect of the faith or another, this book was a more comprehensive guide on what I finally should be DOING on a day to day basis, with plenty of inspiration as to why and how. This is exactly what I was looking for (thus the book is appropriately titled in my opinion), and I would highly recommend it to people of all levels in their Catholic literacy, and as well as curious non-Catholics. I will be reading it again. God bless you!

Great simple guide

Would recommend this book highly. Any serious Catholic wanting to grow in their faith should get this book. Well written, incredible insights. In fact I plan to buy this book for friends and give it to them for Christmas.

Straightforward information and insights for the Catholic Christian Great review as well as new insights into everyday living the Christian life

A reprint of Fr. Trese's 1961 bestseller, "Everyman's Road to Heaven," this work successfully applies the catholic doctrines elucidated in Trese's "The Faith Explained" to daily catholic life. The short chapters (no more than seven pages each!) spell out effective ways to avoid sin, cultivate desire for heaven, be courageous and compassionate, pray well, etc. The advice and inspiration is better and more persuasive than most books of this nature, and many of his points will linger with you. For example, I've never forgotten Trese's words on the temptation to judge others: ". . .There should be a corresponding growth in our understanding of our neighbor and his problems. This means that we shall be quicker to make allowances for the weaknesses and the mistakes of our fellowman. Words of harsh criticism seldom will be heard on our lips. We shall remember that, with our advantages, we are probably not doing as much as the person who, with his handicaps, seems to do much less. The man or woman I am tempted to condemn may stand far higher in God's eyes than I do. We do not know all the hidden influences that affect our neighbor's actions. We do not know the kind of home and parents he may have had, the inadequancies of childhood training or the inner wounds he may have suffered. God knows all these things and takes them into account in His judgement. I do not know them; therefore I do not make myself the judge of my neighbor's virtue. Certainly I cannot condone. . .the sinful actions my neighbors may commit. But, with compassion strong within me, my attitude toward the errant one will be that of pity rather than contempt. It will be a prayer for him, rather than abuse of him, that my mouth shall speak" (132). Diverse in subject and filled with wisdom, this title warrants a spot in every Catholic's library...

pretty good. easy read

Excellent overview of Catholic teachings on heaven and how to get there. I enjoyed this book very much. It was accurate and detailed enough to keep me interested, but not so scholarly and detailed as to make it boring. It was very easy to read and very informative.

I am a Christian and believe in heaven and hell. This book reminds you of the things you can do every day to help you live a Christian life. Well written. Recommend to anyone who wants to live in Christ.

A great book, full of good examples. Extremelly useful. This book makes you reflect. Addresses many points of catholic faith.

Unfortunately after 2 attempts to order the book I have been unable to receive it. The first attempt said it was out of stock which wasn't the case when I placed the order and on the second attempt it showed it as being dispatched but I never received it! I was so looking forward to reading this and am looking at other alternatives for placing my order at the moment - very disappointed!