{"product_id":"advent-and-christmas-wisdom-from-pope-francis-9780764826467","title":"Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope Francis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Pope Francis in \u003cem\u003eEvangelii Gaudium\u003c\/em\u003e, or The Joy of the Gospel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Advent, prepare to celebrate Jesus' arrival as an infant born into poverty in the small village of Bethlehem. He brings us the good news that God loves us and calls us to give of ourselves to others. Let the example of Pope Francis, as he models the humility and generosity of our Savior, inspire you. Reflect on the pope's teachings, accompanied by Scripture, prayer, and action. Then go out and share the message: Jesus Christ is born!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleary, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJohn Cleary was the director of development at Catholic Charities of St. Louis before becoming an instructor of senior-year religion at St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in theological studies from Saint Louis University. Formerly an acquisitions editor at Liguori Publications, he is also the author of \u003cem\u003eAdvent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Thérèse of Lisieux \/em\u0026gt;, \u003cem\u003eAdvent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope Francis\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLent and Easter Wisdom From Pope Francis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644514210066,"sku":"9780764826467","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_73040763-3190-49a8-9b3f-1e79620546ca.jpg?v=1733112512","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/advent-and-christmas-wisdom-from-pope-francis-9780764826467","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}