K. A. Cross Presents…
JM Alvarez
JM Alvarez, is a Filipino Civil Engineer and a Catholic almost since birth.
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1. When did you first realise you wanted to be a writer?
About two years ago while I was attending mass, an inner voice told me to write a book defending my faith.
2. In what kind of environment do you work best in?
I like to work in a quiet place near the window with no distractions.
3. What's your favourite thing about being a writer?
Knowing that I can express my own views freely.
4. How did you come up with the idea for your latest book?
While watching religious programs on TV, I noticed other Christian denominations attacking the Catholic Church, based on their wrong perceptions.
5. What do your family and friends think about your book/s?
They're very supportive and very proud of my book. My school mates think that my book will be a legacy in our school.
6. Who is your favourite author?
My favorite author is Ian Fleming, writer of James Bond novels.
7. What’s your favourite genre?
I love suspense thrillers.
8. What’s next for you?
It would be more of the same, non-fiction with religious tone to inspire others persevere on their faith in God.
9. What’s your favourite movie?
"The Sound of Music" is a feel-happy movie with great cinematography.
10. If you were stranded on an island which three items could you not live with out?
Water, food and someone to talk to.
11. If you could be born in another time when would you choose and why?
1 BC, so I can meet Jesus Christ and listen to Him.
12. If you wrote an autobiography about yourself what would you call it?
The Ordinary Defender
13. What’s your favourite season and why?
The Christmas season because it seems that people are nice to everyone. At least in our country.
14. What’s your favourite writing snack/ drink?
Tuna sandwich with pineapple juice.
15. How do you cope with distractions?
I just wait until it quiets down.
16. What would be your ideal holiday?
Austria.
17. If you weren’t a writer what would your dream job be?
My dream job would be an astronaut.
18. Sweet or sour?
Sweet.
19. What three words best describe you?
Funny, friendly and faithful.
20. What your fondest childhood memory?
Vacationing in my home province.
21. Would you prefer a quiet night in or a night on the town?
Quiet night.
22. What has been the best day of your life so far?
When my daughter was born.
23. If you could go back in time what one piece of advice would you give yourself?
Do things one at a time.
24. Do you believe in fate?
Fate is irreversible and what God has in store for us cannot be undone.
25. If you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why?
An albatross, so I can travel far and see the world in different colors than humans.
26. What was the last thing that made you cry?
When I saw the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, I cried with laughter.
27. If you could have any super power what would it be and why?
Healing power, so I can heal all sick persons in the world.
28. If you only had one more day to live how would you spend it?
I'd watch my favorite movies.
29. For many of us writing is not our full time job, what is yours?
I am a Civil Engineer.
Debunking Misconceptions About Catholicism
A Layman’s Defense
In seeking knowledge, we use our minds, but in seeking the true meaning of our lives, we must use our hearts.
There are many books that defend the Catholic faith but most are ineffective in conveying God's very simple message to the ordinary Catholic layman. Most members of the Catholic laity find catechisms complicated and hard to understand. Other Christian denominations are very aggressive in promoting their own doctrines and beliefs, challenging what most Catholics traditionally believe in.
Recent surveys purportedly saying that many Catholics no longer want to go to church got it all extremely wrong! A Catholic knows that the beautiful center of his Christian life is receiving Jesus during the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist which Jesus Himself instituted, so how can he say that he no longer wants to go to the Sunday Mass?
This book will debunk misconceptions of Catholics wrongly perceived as idol worshipers or celebrators of pagan traditions. It will try to answer in very simple layman’s terms the following controversial questions that even a fifth grader will understand:
-Are there places called heaven, hell and purgatory?
-Was Peter really the first Pope?
-Why are there too many Hail Marys in the Holy Rosary?
-The most Joyful Mystery: Was Jesus born on December 25?
-Is Mary the Mother of God?
-Can you find Darwin’s missing links in the Bible?
-When will be the end of the world?
-How can we love our enemies?
How did Santa Claus get into the Christmas picture?
-Did God create other universes?
-What’s the missing link of all missing links?
-Holy Trinity: How can The Father, Son and Holy Spirit be one?
-How powerful are prayers?
-How did the Church end up in Rome?
-Can science prove that God exists?
-Why are people afraid to confess their sins?
-Why did the Crusades fail?
-Do miracles really happen?
-Can God hear our prayers at the same time?
-What is the true meaning of love?
-Is abortion murder?
-Were the Three Kings really kings?
-Was the Cross just a vertical stake or with a cross-beam?
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