{"product_id":"strength-in-simplicity-the-busy-catholics-guide-to-growing-closer-to-god-paperback","title":"Strength in Simplicity: The Busy Catholic's Guide to Growing Closer to God - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmmanuel de Gibergues\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt last a spiritual book for Catholics who have to devote more time to making dinner and picking up the kids than to meditation and prayer! Essential (and easy) reading for busy Catholics, \u003ci\u003eStrength in Simplicity\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to grow closer to God in the things you already do every day, without burdening you with numerous devotions or complicated methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Emmanuel de Gibergues explores the virtue of simplicity -- that is, having the single intention of pleasing God in all that you do. You'll learn what a difference simplicity can make for you -- as it did for our Lord and our Lady. You'll come to recognize the signs of true simplicity and find out how to practice simplicity toward God and in your life's activities. Even better, you'll find the secrets of practicing simplicity within yourself -- a deceptively difficult spiritual discipline that de Gibergues makes easy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this book helps you bring the calming and transforming virtue of \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrength in Simplicity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This classic book shows you how to grow closer to God in the things you already do every day, without burdening you with numerous devotions or complicated methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Author Emmanuel de Gibergues explores the virtue of simplicity that is, having the single intention of pleasing God in all that you do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You'll come to recognize the signs of true simplicity, and find out how to practice simplicity toward God and in your life's activities. Even better, you'll find the secrets of practicing simplicity within yourself a deceptively difficult spiritual discipline that de Gibergues makes easy in these pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As this book helps you bring the calming and transforming virtue of simplicity into every part of your life, you'll become better able to direct all things to God and learn new ways to be attentive to His presence in your life. Don't rush through life without the saving message of these pages! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Strength in Simplicity reveals to you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e True simplicity: how it isn't willful ignorance or simple-mindedness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How to set your life on a sure course to God\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Two advantages of simplicity: what you'll gain by clearing your life of complications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How to eliminate anxiety, trouble, and discouragement from your soul\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How simplicity can make you generous, courageous, and more loving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Four signs that you really are keeping it simple: are they in your soul now?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Failure: your attitude toward it may be crippling your spiritual life. Find out how\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The most dreaded enemy of your soul's progress: is it keeping you from deepening your happiness and love for God?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Two indispensable qualities for beginners in the spiritual life: do you have them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Suffering: how simplicity helps you through the worst of it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e And much more to help you simplify your life and come closer to God!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770588856608,"sku":"9781622822188","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/643f534ced35f02bf950e31720bde98f.webp?v=1780374557","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/strength-in-simplicity-the-busy-catholics-guide-to-growing-closer-to-god-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}