Faithful Finances Six Steps to Establishing a Catholic Financial Life by Christopher McMahon

In our consumerist society, it is easy to fall into financial woes and become enslaved by monetary troubles. In these liberating pages, Chris McMahon provides a user-friendly guide to help you break free from financial worries and plan prudently for your family’s future.

This handy manual will guide you in developing a family mission statement, core values, short- and long-term goals, aspirations, and guiding principles, providing examples of each. McMahon underscores the importance of building financial security, from obtaining personal and professional insurances, to will creation and estate planning, to navigating living wills and health-care proxies, to charitable contributions and philanthropy.

In these highly rewarding pages, you will also find:

How to take inventory of your financial life and make SMART goals
The six-step process to help you retake control of your financial life
Tips on how to invest in light of your goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation
Eight ways to attain 360-degree alignment between your faith and finances
Benefits of hiring a faith-aligned financial advisor vs. self-managing your investments
Nine reasons you should invest according to your beliefs
McMahon further lays out the essence of faithful Catholicism through a financial lens, describing how it differs from “woke corporate activism” and “woke capitalism.” He explains why we are, in fact, not doomed, despite the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies that attack the faithful.

You will learn how to pursue the financial activities that resonate with your faith, support ethical businesses and fair trade, and invest in those entities that promote human dignity over profit. McMahon provides extensive online resources and ready-to-use tools and templates to help you with all your financial planning.

As you grow in understanding your faith values and take practical steps to align them with your stewardship, you will enjoy greater peace of mind and financial freedom.

Endorsements

It is with great joy that I endorse Chris McMahon’s enlightening book, Faithful Finances. In today’s fast-paced world, many struggle to harmonize their spiritual beliefs with their financial decisions. Chris, a trusted friend and wise advisor, offers a profound perspective that encourages readers to reflect deeply on the intersection of faith and stewardship. Through practical insights and heartfelt guidance, this book equips individuals to navigate their financial journeys with integrity and purpose. Chris’s commitment to helping others align their financial plans with their faith is both inspiring and essential in our modern society. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone seeking to integrate their spiritual values into their financial life. May it serve as a beacon of hope and wisdom for all who read it. -Bishop David Zubik

This book effectively combines navigating the complexities of modern finance with staying true to your Catholic principles. From creating a family mission statement to aligning investments with faith-based principles, Chris McMahon provides clear, actionable steps that empower you to achieve financial stability while living out your Faith. This book is a beacon of hope in a society so often driven by materialism and consumerism. -Tom Monaghan

160 Pages, Hardcover