Holiness Revolution was written in 2012 by noted author and youth minister Dan Dematte. Holiness Revolution is aimed at young people, befitting the focus of the author. Dematte is such a prolific author at such a young age that there is a section dedicated to him below. In the Holiness Revolution, the main argument is that the world needs a change because people are hurting. People are searching for answers. All along, we have the answer: Jesus is the Holiness Revolution. Can you live a life of discipleship that brings that change?
Holiness Revolution Summary
The Holiness Revolution is intended for a younger audience. As a youth minister, one would expect that from Dan Dematte. As such, this book will only appeal to Catholics, primarily young ones. Dan DeMatte does have a gift for inspiring and setting a holy fire ablaze in the reader, so this book is inspirational.
Every chapter, there are eleven, contains advice for becoming a better version of yourself and spreading the catholic faith. At the end of each chapter, there are steps that show practical ways to act on the topics discussed. This makes the Holiness Revolution useful. There are three Parts to this book. Then the revolution begins, the revolution in your heart, and the revolution in the world.
DeMatte writes in a manner that is easily comprehended, which adds to the book’s appeal. Dematte also has an ability to strike to the heart, which probably comes from his experience as a youth minister. He inspires people for a living, and you can expect to be inspired when you read this book.
In the Holiness Revolution, your eyes will be awakened to the need for change in this world. You will be challenged to live a life of discipleship that brings that change. You will find after reading this book that it is time to stop making excuses and start taking action. The author defines a revolution as ‘an uprising of people seeking to bring about complete and radical change.
About Dan Dematte
Dan Dematte is a Catholic speaker, retreat leader, and youth minister who founded and serves as executive director of the Damascus Catholic Mission Campus, the home of Catholic Youth Summer Camp, where he previously served as director of evangelization in Columbus, Ohio.
Dematte earned a bachelor’s degree in theology and philosophy from Ohio Dominican University and received a master’s degree in theology from the Pontifical College Josephinum in 2015. From 2005 to 2011, DeMatte founded and was the program director of Jesus Jams, a monthly event for high school students. He also served as a director of religious education and youth minister for 10 years at the parish level.
DeMatte was one of the stars of the 2006 A&E reality show God or the Girl, which followed his discernment to the priesthood or married life. He has appeared on EWTN, The Today Show, Larry King Live, and The View. He is the co-host of EWTN radio’s Encounter. Dematte’s book Holiness Revolution is part of Matthew Kelly’s Dynamic Catholic program. He has also written the book Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage.
Conclusion
There is a useful table on pages thirty-nine and forty of Holiness Revolution. It shows the lies of the devil counterbalanced by the voice of truth. There are twenty-one devilish lies and voices of truth. That is a useful highlight to Holiness Revolution, and an example is the devil says you cannot be great, and the counter is if you have faith, you will not only do the works that I have done but greater ones than these (John 14:12). That gives you a taste of what this book is like, useful and inspirational.
