Give Your Parish a Book That Meets Them Where They Are

About the Book

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—and is it worth it?

In Jesus, the Rich Young Man, and the Meaning of Life, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran—bestselling authors of Rebuilt and Seriously, God?—offer a powerful guide to Christian discipleship. Returning to this pivotal gospel encounter over and over, the authors teach you six transformative spiritual habits to sustain you in your quest for more:

Discern God’s will and ask the right spiritual questions.
Pursue what leads to lasting happiness and fulfillment.
Confront the deeper desires shaping your life.
Grow in discipleship and holiness.
Let go of the attachments that keep you from freedom.
Embrace the promise of heaven as a present reality.

With pastoral insight and practical wisdom, White and Corcoran challenge the habits, attachments, and assumptions that hold you back from true freedom in Christ. This isn’t just a book about eternal life—it’s a guide to accepting that eternal life is now and learning to live as Jesus taught us right here, right now.

The question is this: Will you follow?

“Jesus, the Rich Young Man, and the Meaning of Life is an encouragement to any and all who wonder what life is all about but want answers that are satisfying and true, notjust quick and easy. If we want heaven, we need to think of it not as a destination for tomorrow but instead as something we pursue—and even live—right now.Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran help us to consider the eternity of it all in this very moment.”

Katie McGrady

Host of The Katie McGrady Show on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel

“Every one of us eventually has to ask the same question the rich young man asked: What is needed to gain eternal life? If we’re honest, we’re all hoping the answer is something we’ve already done. But Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran don’t let us off that easily. This is a gut check of a book on what we’re holding on to and what we’re willing to lay down to follow Jesus. Tremendous work! Read it. Then go live it!”

John Harbaugh

NFL head coach of the New York Giants

“We need more books that make Jesus, the scriptures, and discipleship accessible to people with little or no faith—those hanging around the edges of the Church. Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran offer a fast-moving reflection with stories, real-life examples, and spiritual depth to grab the attention of those outside typical Catholic-book audiences.”

Jason Simon

President, Evangelical Catholic

“With their trademark humor, humility, and proven experience of growing a vibrant, engaged parish community, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran offer a fantastic, accessible, and practical tool to use today in every parish community to guide people to transformation in Christ. Their use of the scriptural story of the rich young man is thoughtful and relatable, opening a clear path to spiritual growth.”

Fr. Thom Mahoney

Pastor of New Roads Catholic Community in Belmont, Massachusetts

“Life moves fast, and it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. As always, Fr. Michael and Tom have written a book that is both relatable and encouraging. They offer practical wisdom for drawing closer to Jesus and discovering deeper purpose and fulfillment each day. What an enjoyable and meaningful read for those juggling the pressures of life!”

Aileen Eskildsen

Parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland

One book. Many ways to use it.

Here’s how it might fit in your parish: :

An Advent or Christmas gift: a gift-sized book to put in every household's hands during your busiest season
A parish-wide read or small-group study: built-in questions and prayers mean no extra curriculum to build.
A weekend message series: preach the rich young man, so Sunday lines up with what people are reading at home.
A resource for seekers and OCIA: an approachable on-ramp for those exploring or returning to the faith.
A formation or speaker series: anchor a season of adult formation around the six disciplines.

Fr. Michael White

Fr. Michael White is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, pastor of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, and cofounder of Rebuilt Parish. Under his leadership, Nativity nearly tripled its weekend attendance, alongside real growth in giving, service, and discipleship. He is the award-winning, bestselling coauthor of Rebuilt, Seriously, God?, ChurchMoney, and Rebuilt Faith, and he earned his graduate degrees in theology and ecclesiology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.