{"product_id":"living-the-sacraments-finding-god-at-the-intersection-of-heaven-and-earth-9780829446593","title":"Living the Sacraments: Finding God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003e2020 International Book Awards, Winner: Religion--Christianity \u003cbr\u003e 2019 Best Book Awards: Finalist, Religion--Christianity \u003cbr\u003e 2019 Catholic Press Association, Second Place: Sacraments \u003cbr\u003e 2019 Independent Press Awards, Distinguished Favorite: Religion Non-Fiction \u003cbr\u003e 2019 Illumination Book Awards, God in Catholic\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Too many Catholics view the sacraments as isolated rites of passage disconnected from daily living, hoops to jump through, rather than as gateways to fulfilling lives centered on a spiritual relationship with God. Such a misunderstanding distances Catholics from the heart of their spiritual vitality and renders the Church less relevant to their experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In his friendly, practical, and accessible style, best-selling author and master teacher Joe Paprocki opens up this critical aspect of Catholic life in\u003ci\u003e Living the Sacraments\u003c\/i\u003e. He presents the sacraments as a spiritual path. Their power and grace open our hearts to ongoing encounter with God. By inviting readers to delve into the mystery of God's self-revelation through the sacraments, by teaching the essence of each sacrament without being overbearing, and by inviting readers to reflect the divine image of God, Paprocki shows us that the sacraments allow us to experience God's presence in Church rites and through ordinary, tangible experiences. We can, and should, celebrate the sacraments--but we are transformed as we live them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FROM READERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The \u003ci\u003eLiving the Sacraments\u003c\/i\u003e book was a great small group study. I liked how Joe Paprocki made our everyday lives \"thin moments\"--to learn anew how we are loved by God and are his disciples. It was enriching and renewing to recognize the truth of the title, here at the intersection of heaven and earth.\" -Lou Anne, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Birmingham, AL \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The book, \u003ci\u003eLiving the Sacraments\u003c\/i\u003e has given us a meaning that is practical and every day applicable to the sacraments of the Catholic Church. I wish I had had this knowledge of our sacraments earlier in our life. We did like the humor as well as the great insight that Joe gave us.\" -Sammy and Theresa, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Birmingham, AL \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Loyola Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780829446593\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Joe Paprocki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44413627564213,"sku":"9780829446593","price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ea19661a-2bbc-411c-bb42-65ee079453bf.jpg?v=1720538029","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/living-the-sacraments-finding-god-at-the-intersection-of-heaven-and-earth-9780829446593","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}