Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation - Fr Josh Johnson - Ascension (Paperback)A millennialCatholic priest writes tohis generationto answer their concerns withGod and the Catholic Church, and invites them to discover what they may have been missing.Only 2 in 10 Americans under 30 believe attending a church is important or worthwhile.Well over half of young adults raised in the Catholic Church have dropped outwith many having a strong anti-Church stance, even believing the Church does more harm than good.Fr. Josh Johnson was one of these people.Was.InBroken and Blessedhe tackles the harsh realities facing the Catholic Church in the 21st century.With charity and courage he speaks to his own generation of Catholic Millennials, who often feel their needs and concerns are not being addressed by the Church; or who simply do not believe the Catholic Faith has any relevance to their lives.Using his own experiences, both as a former struggling young Catholic and as a priest, Fr. Josh Johnson offers an inspiring witness of how he came toknowGod, rather than just knowingabouthimand presents practical ways for us to truly know God as well.Broken and Blessed:Addresses head-on Millennials most pressing issues with the Catholic FaithPresents powerful and inspiring stories from Fr. Josh Johnsons own faith journeyShows how one can truly encounter Jesus in a personal wayOffers practical insights on how to overcome habitual sinsDiscusses the nature of prayer, as well as the challenges to prayer and how to overcome them