{"product_id":"gods-great-story-and-you-9780829454307","title":"God's Great Story and You","description":"\u003cb\u003eYou have a place in God's great story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The divine narrative begins With The creation of the universe and continues through humanity's fall and struggle, the promises of the prophets, and the coming of Jesus. The story unfolds to reveal God's mercy for us over our history of sin and redemption, and the plot includes us as partners in God's great dream for the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In his parting message to us, Fr. William A. Barry offers a lifetime of wisdom and compassion as he leads the reader through the overarching story of God's relationship with us, the beloved creation. With his characteristic warm and personal style, Fr. Barry invites us to ponder how the events and characters of Scripture relate to us in real time and daily experience. His theme, so prominent in his life's work as author and spiritual director, is simply this: God desires our friendship and participation in the grand story of grace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarry, William A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eWilliam A. Barry, SJ\u003c\/b\u003e, is a veteran spiritual director who is currently serving as tertian director for the New England Province of the Society of Jesus. He is the author of several popular books about Ignatian spirituality, including \u003ci\u003eA Friendship Like No Other, Praying the Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChanged Heart, Changed World.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartin, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJAMES MARTIN, SJ\u003c\/b\u003e, is associate editor of America magazine. A prolific author, writer, and editor, his books include \u003ci\u003eMy Life with the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Jesuit Off-Broadway, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSearching for God at Ground Zero, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the editor of \u003ci\u003eAwake My Soul\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCelebrating Good Liturgy\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCommonweal\u003c\/i\u003e. Fr. Martin resides in New York City.","brand":"Loyola Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50511997337874,"sku":"9780829454307","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_24518fc9-f212-450a-ac5e-20a00752ff0d.jpg?v=1730948891","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gods-great-story-and-you-9780829454307","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}