In a day in which Christians too often reduce faith to mere sentimentality and atheists decry it as superstitious nonsense, Fr. Kerry Walters offers a series of reflections intended to show that, indeed, faith matters. Drawn from his popular weekly newspaper column ""Faith Matters,"" these short meditations explore Christian faith from the perspectives of doctrine, spirituality, ethics, politics, art and science, the saints, and the holy seasons that mark the Christian year and set the rhythm of Christian living. ""Kerry Walters provides a desperately needed model for the Christian voice in the public conversation. Each article gets to the bottom of issues confronting our society using creative thought and colorful language, such as describing grace as the invigorating surprise of a flash mob. At the same time, they constantly reference the best of traditional and modern theologians. Just what we need!"" --Frederick A Foltz, Lutheran pastor and co-author of Faith, Hope, and Love in the Technological Society ""Walters' essays are comparable to those of Evelyn Underwood and C.S. Lewis and have much to say to Christians everywhere. Timely, prophetic, and profound, Faith Matters is a welcome spirit-filled balm for the lost soul of 'American' Christianity."" --Robin Jarrell, Episcopal Priest and author of Fallen Women and Fallen Angels: The Mother of the Son of Man Kerry Walters, professor of philosophy emeritus and independent Catholic priest, is the author or editor of over forty books and hundreds of articles. Several of his books have been translated. Recognition of his books include two Catholic Press Awards. He lives in central Pennsylvania and pastors the parish of Holy Spirit American National Catholic Church.