{"title":"New Releases","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"meditations-on-the-letters-of-saint-paul-of-the-cross","title":"Meditations on the Letters of Saint Paul of the Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"20cqr-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThe Lord said to us, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"20cqr-1-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e“Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"20cqr-2-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e Moreover, the apostle Paul made some equally radical exhortations: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"20cqr-3-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e“For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"20cqr-4-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eAnd another: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"20cqr-5-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f4rlh-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f4rlh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"f4rlh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"270kl-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"270kl-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"270kl-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHow are we to embrace these radical statements in our daily lives? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"270kl-1-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775) gives us an example and provides tools to live this life- a life of prayer. He wrote approximately 20,000 letters, and over 2,000 of them have been preserved. His letters are filled with spiritual direction specifically embracing the life of the Cross. The Lord says in His Word that those who lose their lives for His sake will find life eternal. It is in living the crucified life that we thrive in the power of the resurrected life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"60snh-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"60snh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"60snh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"72bh8-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"72bh8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"72bh8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eReading the Letters of St. Paul of the Cross has been a key component in learning to thrive in the Spirit-filled life of Christ. This book has arisen from a place of daily reading and meditating on the letters of St. Paul of the Cross for many years. My prayer is that from this book, you will receive a new lens by which to view all of life. Every trial and every bit of suffering in this life can be turned into deep union and intimacy with Christ. Truly, His Word is true when it says that everything works together for our good! How do we access this truth? We must embrace our suffering with a daily habit of meditation on the Passion of Christ. This practice is life-transforming and completely necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9scn9-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9scn9-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9scn9-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9duia-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9duia-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9duia-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eFeatures of the book include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-offset-key=\"an4c1-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"an4c1-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"an4c1-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"an4c1-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eForeword by Dr. Anthony Lilles, professor at St. Patrick’s Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"9f2jl-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9f2jl-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9f2jl-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eBrief Bio of Saint Paul of the Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"55mrc-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"55mrc-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"55mrc-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eFifty Devotions based on quotes by Saint Paul of the Cross—perfect for a Lenten daily retreat—as they are based upon the Cross of Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5e9lt-0-0\" data-editor=\"editor-content\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5e9lt-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5e9lt-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThese daily meditations, using quotes from a master of the spiritual life, will equip you in embracing the Cross in your own life and thus finding Life in Jesus in a way you never dreamed was possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5e9lt-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amy Knight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44385205649587,"sku":"979-8-218-61296-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3655\/0323\/files\/MSP_mock2.png?v=1738256317"},{"product_id":"crowned-with-grace","title":"Crowned with Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Cross, Jesus gave us his mother to be our mother. The Catholic Church recognizes Mary's unique role in God's plan for our salvation and honors her under many Marian titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrowned with Grace\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll encounter thirty-one titles of our Lady. Come to know Mary as Mother of God, Spiritual Vessel, Mother of the Eucharist, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mother of the Church, Morning Star, Our Lady of Sorrows, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeply personal author testimonies in this book also include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful prayers to Mary, both traditional and original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarian apparitions from around the world and their relevance today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow seeking Mary's aid gives honor to Jesus and leads us closer to him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the Church teaches about Mary and her role as the ever-virgin, sinless Mother of God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Faith \u0026 Family Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45128142618803,"sku":"978-1-965803-10-3","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3655\/0323\/files\/CWG_final.png?v=1762908783"},{"product_id":"the-last-amateur-hardcover","title":"The Last Amateur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a black-tie gala in June 1988, Golf Magazine assembled the “100 Heroes of American Golf” in the grand ballroom of New York’s Waldorf Astoria. Among the legends making a rare public appearance was Ben Hogan. He was joined by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, and many of the most celebrated figures in the men’s and women’s game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly two amateurs were in attendance, as the early legends like Bobby Jones, Francis Ouimet, and Chick Evans had long since passed away. Bill Campbell, past his competitive prime, was acknowledged for his USGA administrative leadership. The other amateur—still very much a force whenever he teed it up—was five-time national champion Jay Sigel, fresh off his third U.S. Mid-Amateur title just eight months earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the most striking aspect of the 44-year-old Sigel’s inclusion among the “100 Heroes of American Golf” was how much of his story was still ahead of him. In the years that followed, he added more championships, represented the United States on three additional Walker Cup teams, and eventually turned professional at age 50—setting Champions Tour records that endure to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigel’s path to the Waldorf Astoria that night had once pointed toward a professional career. As the first recipient of the Arnold Palmer Scholarship at Wake Forest University, he seemed destined for stardom on the PGA Tour. But everything changed in an instant when an accident at school left him with a severely damaged hand and wrist. The injury reshaped his life and ambitions, a moment he would later describe as a “blessing in disguise.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this gripping memoir, Sigel brings readers along on his climb back—through the pressure, the pain, the heartbreaks, and the triumphs. His remarkable amateur career was built in the margins of a full life. 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They were downcast but also confused because they had heard reports that he was alive. Jesus spoke with them about the Scriptures and then went in to eat with them when they reached their destination. Their destiny, however, was much greater than the city; at that very meal, Jesus “took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened, and they recognized him…” (Luke 24:30-31). The two men realized that their hearts were burning even during the time of conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Lord desires to continue to open our eyes to his presence and fill us with his grace. May he continue to enflame our hearts as he speaks to us through the Scriptures and through our time of adoration and prayer. Allow the meditations collected in this book to speak to you time and again on the journey to your personal Emmaus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e—from the Preface by the Most Rev. Earl K. 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