Rekindled is for those who have left the Church and those with one foot out the door. Smyth’s account of her own disillusionment and departure is relatable and honest. She understands and validates the pain and doubt that many Catholics and former Catholics feel. Smyth also provides you with practical guidance for keeping your faith even when what you encounter in the Church falls short:

• How to recognize Christ’s presence even in the most mediocre Mass experiences.

• Strategies for finding faithful role models when authority figures let you down.

• Where to turn when the answers and pastoral guidance you receive don’t reach the heart of the issue.

• How to find fulfillment in Christ and in the community of the saints even when joy seems to be in short supply in the Church.