In Search of a Full Life: A Practical and Spiritual Guide

Maybe you are a committed young adult Catholic, or maybe you're not Catholic at all. Perhaps you were baptized and even completed your initiation into the Catholic Church through First Communion and Confirmation, and yet you don't think of yourself as "Catholic" first. Wherever you are in life, you're probably seeking a life with deeper meaning and substance.

Living a full life is more than just taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually and doing nice things for others; it's about becoming like Jesus. And in order to do this, we must "give up childish ways," as Saint Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians. We must be open to growth and strive to become mature adults.

Tackling a host of cultural and developmental topics, including prayer, friendships, dating, discernment, and more, In Search of a Full Life empowers young people with real guidance on the way to a full life of significance and consequence. In this book, Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo offers practical, achievable advice for growing in Christian maturity and becoming the person God created you to be.

“There are few better than Dr. DeLorenzo at taking the biggest ideas and making them practical and accessible to folks in their everyday lives. The rich set of reflections in this very readable book are a treasure trove for those who not only want to think — but to do.” Charles C. Camosy, Author and Professor of Medical Humanities, Creighton University School of Medicine

“In the blink of an eye, my nieces and nephews will be young adults. When that day comes, I will gift them Dr. DeLorenzo’s book, In Search of a Full Life. Filled with incisive, relevant, and practical advice, his book invites its reader to ask the essential questions about life, and to consider what will now, and forever, endure. I, personally, was struck by the wisdom contained in these pages. I have no doubt that those who read this book will, as DeLorenzo desires, become 'more confident, more open, more creative, and more real … as [they] were created and are called to become.'” Fr. Aaron Wessman, PhD, Vicar General of the Glenmary Home Missioners, author of The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World

“What a gift! Doctor DeLorenzo gives us the best of his practical wisdom and spiritual insight in his amazing work, In Search of a Full Life: A Practical and Spiritual Guide. Addressing various topics of life with tangible warmth and a kindly spirit, he offers guidance on Christian living and leads us through the process of reaching a fullness of life in Jesus Christ. This is a great book for young people. This is a great book for everyone!”—Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD

“In Search of a Full Life is an honest and accessible guide for genuine seekers who long for a rich inner life in a distracted, unsettled age.” Abigail Favale, PhD, Professor of the Practice, McGrath Institute for Church Life. Concurrent Professor, Theology, University of Notre Dame