{"product_id":"living-the-sacraments-finding-god-at-the-intersection-of-heaven-and-earth-toolbox-series","title":"Living the Sacraments: Finding God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth (Toolbox Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2020 International Book Awards, Winner: ReligionChristianity2019 Best Book Awards: Finalist, ReligionChristianity2019 Catholic Press Association, Second Place: Sacraments2019 Independent Press Awards, Distinguished Favorite: Religion NonFiction2019 Illumination Book Awards, God in CatholicToo 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.In his friendly, practical, and accessible style, bestselling author and master teacher Joe Paprocki opens up this critical aspect of Catholic life in Living the Sacraments. 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 Gods selfrevelation 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 Gods presence in Church rites and through ordinary, tangible experiences. We can, and should, celebrate the sacramentsbut we are transformed as we live them.PRAISE FROM READERSThe Living the Sacraments book was a great small group study. I liked how Joe Paprocki made our everyday lives thin momentsto 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, ALThe book, Living the Sacraments 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loyola Press","offers":[{"title":"Paprocki DMin, Joe \/ paperback","offer_id":47844598087925,"sku":"DADAX0829446591","price":14.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/71NNatcj0sL_ed0caf31-5d79-44af-8d0c-cc4ae775e776.jpg?v=1773816199","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/living-the-sacraments-finding-god-at-the-intersection-of-heaven-and-earth-toolbox-series","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}