{"product_id":"boundless-compassion-creating-a-way-of-life-9781932057140","title":"Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eNamed one of the Top 50 Spirituality Books of 2018 by Spirituality \u0026amp; Practice. Winner of a 2019 Catholic Press Association Award: Spirituality\/Soft Cover Books (First Place) and a 2019 Association of Catholic Publishers Award: Spirituality Books (Second Place).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Living compassionately is rarely convenient and often downright challenging,\" writes Joyce Rupp, bestselling and award-winning author and retreat leader. The definitive Christian guide to compassion, \u003ci\u003eBoundless Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e is the culmination of Rupp's research and work as codirector of the Servite Center of Compassionate Presence. Through this six-week personal transformation process for developing and deepening compassion, Rupp nudges, encourages, and inspires you to grow in the kind of love that motivated Jesus' life and mission for his disciples. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With master teacher Joyce Rupp, you will learn to develop compassion as never before. You will discover compassion from science, medicine, theology, spirituality, sociology, and psychology. You will be encouraged to explore personal and professional expressions of compassion, and to re-energize your ability to offer loving kindness to those around you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rupp has felt the call to walk with others in their suffering since she was a young member of the Servants of Mary, whose charism is compassion. She eventually cofounded the Boundless Compassion program with Sr. Margaret Stratman, O.S.M. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based on the format and theme of Rupp's bestselling books like \u003ci\u003eOpen the Door \u003c\/i\u003eand her popular workshops conducted by the Center of Compassionate Presence, \u003ci\u003eBoundless Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e has the power to transform your life, giving you wisdom, confidence, understanding, and inspiration to be a more caring presence. It will help you build on relational skills, learn self-care, gain wisdom for incorporating loss and suffering into your active life, and find ways to show compassion at work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e By the book's end, you will feel prepared to live with a renewed commitment to a compassionate presence for yourself and those who are in the midst of pain, struggle, and transition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRupp, Joyce:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJoyce Rupp\u003c\/b\u003e is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She serves as director of the Boundless Compassion program. Rupp is the author of numerous bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003ePraying Our Goodbyes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOpen the Door\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFragments of Your Ancient Name\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJesus, Friend of My Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. Her 2018 book, \u003ci\u003eBoundless Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e, won awards from the Association of Catholic Publishers and from the Catholic Press Association. Her books \u003ci\u003eFly While You Still Have Wings\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnchors for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e also have earned CPA awards. Rupp is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community.","brand":"Sorin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626624422162,"sku":"9781932057140","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_34817f09-ab92-491e-9127-c8dbecb7f51b.jpg?v=1732663703","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/boundless-compassion-creating-a-way-of-life-9781932057140","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}