Why I Am Roman Catholic, Matthew Levering
Why I Am Roman Catholic, Matthew Levering
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Why I Am Roman Catholic

Author: Matthew Levering

Narrator: Brandon Pollock

Unabridged: 4 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/27/2024


Synopsis

The Roman Catholic tradition in Christianity is breathtaking, complex, and rich in insight about what it means to follow God. But what does it look like to claim this tradition as one's own? And how does this intersect with the reality of our daily and personal lives?

In this vulnerable and succinct volume, theologian Matthew Levering addresses the heart of these questions. Bringing together personal memoir and theology, he reflects on why he identifies as Roman Catholic, and considers how this tradition addresses what it means to follow and participate in the life of the Triune God as a finite creature. Rather than shy away from the challenges this tradition presents, Levering presses into these challenges to offer an honest yet hopeful account of being Roman Catholic.

The Ecumenical Dialogue series seeks to foster ecumenical dialogue across theological differences. In each volume, contributors explore what it means to be Christian, what it means to identify with a specific tradition in Christianity (Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox), the challenges and benefits of their tradition, and how they can create dialogue and unity across historically tense division.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on October 22, 2024

When I first started reading Christian books in earnest in 2010, apologetics was focused on answering the objections of skeptics including the "four horsemen" of the New Atheism. Can we trust the Bible? Can we believe in the Virgin birth? In more recent years there has been an increase in intra-Chri......more

Goodreads review by Haley on October 18, 2024

I love the idea of this Ecumenical Dialogue Series from InterVarsity Press. The tone of this was less a hardcore apologist argument, which has its place... but rather a personal glimpse into his high-level reasons for being in the faith. It has some heart. The theological points have had multiple bo......more

Goodreads review by Claire on December 31, 2025

This was beautifully written. Catholicism offers a robust theology of suffering. The author’s testimony is powerful; he came to Christ through a difficult chronic illness. This was so informative and well-written. He shares much in common with evangelical Christianity, surprisingly. Topics covered w......more

Goodreads review by John Andrew on December 08, 2025

A really edifying read, just meanders at times… or more than likely, my mind meandered (term paper and all). I’m a big fan of Levering! Grateful for the ecumenism that this book series is fostering.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 07, 2025

This book felt like sitting in a coffee shop with a good and very smart friend while he shared his personal reasons for being Catholic. The tone is warm, friendly, and respectful. I was not "convinced" to become Catholic, but that wasn't its aim. Its aim was to be a personal testimony that is also b......more