The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

The purpose of this book is to give comfort to the grieving families. This is a compilations of bible verses and inspiring quotes based on the Word of God. Comforting Words From Scripture for Mourners. Mourning a loved one is always a painful journey, perhaps painful is an understatement. When someone you dearly loved dies, you never quite get over it. You just slowly learn to go on without them. Grief is like living two lives. One where you act as though everything is alright, while the other is where your heart silently cries in sorrow and pain. Some people find the process more difficult than others, either becoming too distraught or holding too much emotion in. Focusing our mind to Jesus, helps mourners follow the normal path to healing. Although it is emotionally straining to cope with loss, it is not out of the ordinary to grieve. It is not a series of events or timelines. Some people get over the pain of losing someone quicker than others. When someone dies, it happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. Grief has its own imprint, it is unique and distinctive as the person we lost.You may not know how to live through the pain as we struggle to comprehend the devastating loss, although life goes on, you realize nothing will ever be the same again.