Fr. McNeely came to St. Joseph's in Mandan, ND in 1958 when I was in the 7th grade. He explained and showed me a part of the Catholic Church I was unaware of. Namely, "Jesus loves me and wants me to go to Heaven and this is what I have to do to get to Heaven".
Up until then, all I heard in school and from the pulpit was "thou shall not ...............or you are going to hell".
I am extremely thankful for Fr. McNeely and firmly believe all Catholics, non-Catholics and especially former Catholics… Continue

Fr. Mac's book "Catholicism without the Guilt" is one of the books I keep to read over and over again.
It is very easy and enjoyable as well as informative reading. Fr. Mac's humor permeates throughout which makes the book all the more enjoyable. This book is a great gift for any of your Catholic family or friends and the non Catholics as well. My Lutheran neighbor loved the book and asked for more for her friends.
So grateful to have Fr. Mac's book because we realize that yes, we will get to he… Continue

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I personally know Fr. Mac and his refreshing out look on the Catholic faith is outstanding. The book is great and helps many of us who were confused about what our faith requires, now have a new opinion. Many have remarked to me now they know that God really loves them in spite of their sins. I recommend this book highly. I have given this book to many of my family and friends and they all share my opinion.