Dr. Gregory Bottaro

Whether we are carrying out routine life behaviors, trying to pray, or conversing with others, the way our minds work significantly impacts how well we function. But many times we may feel like our mind has a mind of its own.

Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mindfulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have.

Following the simple exercises in this book, you'll discover how mindfulness can help you be more present to everything in your life from a trip to the grocery store or relaxing with friends to listening more attentively to a homily or meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary.… (mer)

The book, with a Peter Kreeft foreword, explains and encourages "mindfulness." Dr. Greg Bottaro advocates "mindfulness," because it enables us to be more there in the present moment as we live day by day. It's about realistically and actually being more present as we engage circumstances, the world in which we live, the people around us -- and yes, even those situations that challenge and frustrate us. The book ushers us through the process of learning about ourselves as God's beloved which releases us to the wholesomeness of loving ourselves. The overarching theme is to be ever growing in our trust of God as we journey through life. It helps us discover the sweetness of ever more gradually abandoning ourselves to God. Therein is found greater rest, peace and security. Dr. Bottaro offers exercises within the eight chapters of the book of 192 pages, inclusive of two appendices.… (mer)