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Pentecost Special on Books

To celebrate the Feast of Pentecost on May 27, we're making a very special offer on my books. If you're part of a Bible Study, small Christian community, book club or prayer group, or if you would like to bless your family, friends or parish, we want to help! Until May 27, you can get 10 copies of Magnetic Christianity or 25 copies of A Minute in the Church for just $100, with free shipping! These books make great gifts for young people receiving Confirmation. We've had many parishes bless their Confirmandi as they begin the next phase of their Christian journey.

Take advantage of this special offer today! Remember, the offer expires May 27. To order, go to my Web Store. Bless someone you love today!

Join Me in Indiana

On May 19 and 20, I will be emceeing and speaking at the Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference in Kokomo, IN. I'll be speaking on Magnetic Christianity, men's issues, apologetics and more. To get more information or to register, go to www.HolyFamilyConference.org.

Magnetic Christianity Now on Sale!

Praise God! Magnetic Christianity is now on sale! To get Magnetic Christianity, click on the image below!

This is the book that God has been preparing me to write all of my life. Filled with wisdom, humor and plenty of Scripture, Magnetic Christianity will help you identify and increase the attributes of a Magnetic Christian that God has built into you. By increasing these attributes in yourself, you will draw others to Christ. And as Christians, isn't that what we're supposed to be doing? So many people in the world are searching for something - they're not even sure what it is. We know that they are searching for God. But many people will never see God unless they see Him in you! That's where your Magnetic Christianity comes in!

Here are the eleven attributes of a Magnetic Christian:

Hear a Sample of the Audio Book!

Many people have asked if they can hear a sample of the Audio Book version of Magnetic Christianity. Now you can! Hear part of Chapter 1: Positivity.

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Now click on the link above to order your copy of Magnetic Christianity today!

Magnetic Christianity Passes the Debbie Test!

What is the Debbie Test? Find out by reading this article that appeared in the Tampa Tribune on Sunday, April 1. My thanks to Michelle Bearden of the Tribune, and to Debbie! I hope you'll share this article with your friends!

'Magnetic' book draws you in

By Michelle Bearden

Gus Lloyd's newest book passed the Debbie Test.

It works like this: Occasionally, I pass on books to the woman I hired a year ago to get my house (and, by extension, my life) cleaned and organized. Debbie is my personal miracle maker. If she comes back with a thumbs-up on the book, I know it's worth investing my time.

Debbie is a voracious reader. Since I've known her, she's read more than 100 books, mainly sticking with nonfiction that centers on spiritual life, personal motivation and biographies. I'm not sure where she finds the time, given her work schedule and a son at home, but organized people have a knack for knowing how to make the most of a 24-hour day.

I figured she was the perfect person to assess Lloyd's latest book, "Magnetic Christianity: Using Your God-Given Gifts to Build the Kingdom" ($11.99 in paperback, $9.50 for the Kindle edition.)

Lloyd was the longtime familiar voice on the local Spirit FM, WBVM, where he hosted a morning show for nearly 12 years. Five years ago, he made the jump to The Catholic Channel on satellite radio to host "Seize the Day," heard on Sirius XM weekday mornings from 7 to 11 a.m. He does the national broadcast right from his home in Carrollwood.

Nice guy, but I wasn't too excited about the book. The label "Christian" has been abused, misused and overused (especially by vote-seeking politicians). Many who claim to be followers of Christ don't follow through with their actions. I've covered too many religious scandals regarding greed and lies and seen too much bigotry not to be a bit skeptical.

Don't tell me, don't preach to me. Show me. If you're going to be a light in the world, let that speak for you. Like Debbie. She's very committed to working daily on her faith walk — and that starts by being kind, thankful and putting others first.

So I gave the book to her. I knew if it was a stinker, she'd tell me.

A week later, she came back all giddy and excited.

"This book gave me goose bumps!" she gushed. "Everyone I love is going to get a copy of it. It gives you a guideline on how to be a better person. Isn't that something we're all trying to do?"

Well, if that's not a ringing endorsement …

Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of the holiest week for Christians. The Lenten season — the 40 days leading up to Easter — is supposed to be a period of spiritual reflection, prayer and sacrifice. Ultimately, it's a time of cleansing and renewal. If you messed up on your New Year's resolutions, like I do each year, Lent is a chance to regroup and start over.

"Magnetic Christianity," it turns out, is a wonderful little guidebook to help you do that, to get back on course.

In a straightforward and easy-to-read narrative, Lloyd identifies 11 attributes to make you a better person and to enhance those qualities in your life. Most of them are already there within you, but he shows you how to illuminate those characteristics. It may sound a little oversimplified, but that's exactly why Debbie liked it.

"He gets right to the point and gives great examples on how to make it happen on a daily basis," she says. "It's like he's right there with you, talking you through it."

Here are the attributes that Lloyd believes will attract others to you, allowing you to share your faith on a personal level: positivity, enthusiasm, friendliness, confidence, humility, honesty, kindness, compassion, approachability, generosity and encouragement. He pairs each one with Scriptures, a "magnetic insight" (personal commentary from Lloyd) and questions to reflect on.

What are Lloyd's strongest attributes? "Probably enthusiasm and positivity," he says. "I love motivating people. It's what I build my radio show around and the purpose of this book."

He admits that living one's faith is not an easy thing to do. He has shortcomings like anyone else. All the work he still needs to do in his own life is "enough to keep God very busy."

But what he tries to remember every day is that the best way to introduce Christ to others is to be an example, so that others can see Christ in you.

If we really want this world to be a better place, he says, it has to start first by looking in a mirror. Each one of us can be a game-changer in this very complicated, distracted and divisive world we're living in. Is this really so hard to do?

See the article at http://www2.tbo.com/news/faith/2012/apr/01/banewso1-magnetic-book-draws-you-in-ar-386897/

The Reviews are Coming In!

As more and more people read Magnetic Christianity, they're letting me know what they think. Here are some of the early reviews. I would love to know what you think! Email me your review at GusLloyd@verizon.net and please post it on Amazon.com' s Magnetic Christianity Page.

The Best Book I Have Read in Years
Your book arrived last Thursday, and I have already finished it.I must say in all honesty that it is the best book I have read in years. I was sincerely compelled and touched by it. You have truly created a wonderful gift for the Church. It is concise and easy to read, yet incredibly powerful.
Your 11 attributes are right on. My daughter is only 4 years old, so she is not ready for this book yet, but when she is old enough, I want to make sure she reads it.
Your messages are so very important. I am deeply grateful for what you have done.

Move over Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy and Zig Ziglar!
Gus Lloyd has hit a Grand Slam Home run with his latest book, Magnetic Christianity.
If you are a fan of motivational messages from the all time great speakers of the last 30 years then you are going to love this book. Gus's ability to meld all the positive messages you are familiar with in a spiritual context is just fantastic.

This is not just another "feel good about yourself" book that has initial impact but no staying power. The straight forward insight into the deeper meaning of having a positive attitude toward everyday life is refreshing and contagious.
In a world that is so obsessed with getting more stuff and a media that only reports and focuses on all the negative in our world, you can't help but be uplifted and re energized after reading Magnetic Christianity.

I am a business owner and plan on sharing this treasure with my staff especially the sales people who need to be proud of their profession that has been bashed for years.

Congratulations Gus for having the guts and faith to write such a book in a time when most people are viewing the glass of life half empty.

Glenn in Florida

• Reading it was like listening to you. You write just like you talk on the radio. This is so cool. So down-to-earth. So people-to-people oriented. So sincere.
• Everything you wrote is so applicable but I have to say the chapters on Approachability and Encouragement spoke to me most loudly. When you share your own personal stories, it encourages me, proving your point about the best way to evangelize is by sharing your story.
• I really like having the book mark with the attributes listed on them. It served while reading this book and will serve as a reminder when reading other books.
• I really appreciated the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. They hit home!

Thanks, Gus, for writing such a meaningfull book! The Lord was truly with you in this writing. I pray for you and your ministry every day and I will add a request that this book be widely spread. I know that I am doing some advertising! This is definitely a book that I will re-read often. You are right up there with my favorite authors: Matthew Kelly, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, and of course, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen (these are in no special order of preference).

Doris in Michigan

Fathers for Good Features Magnetic Christianity

I recently did an interview with the Fathers for Good web site. Fathers for Good is a ministry of the Knights of Columbus. They are doing a great work in the body of Christ. Click on the logo to the right to see the interview! My thanks to the Knights of Columbus and Fathers for Good for being Magnetic Christians!

Lloyd Family Easter Pix

Every Easter, we have a tradition of taking family pictures. Here are a few of the pix from Easter 2012. (Unfortunately, our two daughters couldn't join us.) Happy Easter!!

For Greater Glory

I was recently sent the trailer for a movie scheduled to come out in June called "For Greater Glory." It is the story of the persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico in the 1920's. Watch this trailer and see if any alarm bells go off in your head.

Messages from Priests About HHS Mandate

Below are two videos that I played on Seize the Day. They are from priests with powerful messages on the Obama administration's HHS mandate requiring Catholic institutions to purchase contraception, abortifacient drugs and sterilizations for all women for whom they provide health insurance. As I have stated numerous times, this is an affront on the Catholic Church and on the First Amendment of the Constitution. Preach on, Fathers!

And One More From Fr. Pontifex

A Minute in the Church on sale!

In this easy to read booklet, you'll find 37 one-minute teachings on how to explain and defend Catholic teaching. The reviews so far have been fantastic!

"C.S. Lewis said, 'If I had more time I would have written you a shorter letter.' Gus Lloyd has obviously done an immense amount of hard work to make what are often difficult to understand teachings of the Church, clear and concise. Back in my days as a Protestant pastor and when I was leading (i.e., misleading) people out of the Catholic Church, I had no fear of thick, hard-to-understand, weighty theological volumes. While these books were useful for seminarians, they were of little help to the average Catholic. Gus Lloyd's one-minute apologetics would have caused me great alarm and perhaps have even prompted an earlier investigation into the claims of the Catholic Faith.:

"This small book belongs in the hand of every Catholic and especially Catholic teens. If I were a Catholic youth group leader, or a Confirmation teacher, I'd make 'A Minute in the Church' my textbook."

Steve Wood,
Host Faith & Family heard on EWTN
President, Family LIfe Center International

Jerry writes: Love it! I personally think it should be given to every new Inquirer entering the RCIA program, all across the world.

Laura writes: I recieved your book in the mail yesterday and just wanted to say thank you!  I am really enjoying it as I am always looking to learn more about and increase my faith.  I could not put it down and am soooo happy I bought it!

You can order A Minute in the Church in quantities of 1, 5 or 10. I believe that every Catholic needs to get a copy of this book!  Order yours today! Just use the links below.

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If you would like to order larger quantities of A Minute in the Church, please email GusLloyd@verizon.net

A Minute in the Church Available as e-Book!

Now you can get A Minute in the Church as an e-Book! If you have a Kindle, Nook, Sony e-Reader or another form of e-Reader, click on the cover below and you can download your copy of A Minute in the Church for just $3.95! Enjoy!

A Minute in the Church Gets Bishop's Approval

After the first printing of A Minute in the Church, I sent a copy of the book off to my bishop, Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, FL, asking if he would grant an Imprimatur for the book.  Here is the text of the letter I received from Bishop Lynch:

Dear Gus,

Thank you for your letter of January 3, 2011 and for the accompanying monograph entitled A Minute in the Church: One-Minute Catholic Apologetics. Somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered that during my tour of duty at the episcopal conference the bishops defined that only catechetical texts or textbooks for seminarians needed an official Imprimatur which often takes some time to obtain.

I believe the best route to allow you to proceed is to permit you to place in the beginning of the book this phrase: Published with the permission of Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg. Please feel free to proceed.

It is a nice aid, Gus.

With every best wish, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg

So...we have just ordered the third printing of the book. You will see the note at the beginning of subsequent copies of A Minute in the Church. Praise God!

Share the Faith!

Have you ever been asked, "Why do Catholics believe that? And where's that in the Bible?" So many people, non-Catholic and Catholic alike, have misunderstandings and misconceptions about what Catholics believe and why. My Catholic Apologetics CDs will help you explain what Catholics believe and where we find that in the Bible. Click on my Web Store to order yours today!

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Volume I includes teachings on: The Eucharist, The Papacy & Peter, Confession, Salvation, Marian Beliefs and The Communion of Saints

Volume II includes teachings on: Sacred Tradition, Moral Issues, Authority, Purgatory, The Bible and Baptism

Thomas Merton Prayer

I am a regular reader and pray-er of the following prayer by Thomas Merton. Whenever I read it on the air, people ask for a copy. Feel free to to cut and paste and pray it yourself!

Thomas Merton's Prayer

A Minute in the Church Video

Do Catholics worship statues? Are Catholics breaking a commandment by having statues in their churches? Watch the video below to find out how to answer those questions!