{"product_id":"simply-living-the-beatitudes-paperback","title":"Simply Living the Beatitudes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrother Victor-Antoi D'Avila-Latourette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.\" Matthew 5:12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the peaceful setting of his Benedictine monastery in upper New York state, Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette shares the secrets of a simple monastic spirituality and life through the tradition of the Beatitudes. Complete with prayers, reflections, and practical advice, this book will become your companion for simply living these words from Jesus in Matthew's Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Beatitudes have always challenged Christians through the centuries. In today's fast paced world we long to slow down and learn what it means to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e be poor in spirit, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e take time for our faith to rise from our mourning, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e become the meek servant of God, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e choose righteousness, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e act with mercy, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e find purity within our own hearts, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e love one another in peace as the children of God, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e persevere in justice and love despite the world's opinion, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e risk living as Jesus lived in the face of false accusations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrother Victor offers thoughtful guidance to help us appreciate the gift of the Beatitudes as a simple guide for life. Explore with Brother Victor how to BE as Christ called us to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757309559072,"sku":"9780764827259","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8d83d1ef409dfca16eac9f2a5af38263.webp?v=1780099270","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/simply-living-the-beatitudes-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}