{"product_id":"prayer-seeds-a-gathering-of-blessings-reflections-and-poems-for-spiritual-growth-9781933495989","title":"Prayer Seeds: A Gathering of Blessings, Reflections, and Poems for Spiritual Growth","description":"\u003cb\u003eNamed one of the 50 best spiritual books of 2017 by Spirituality \u0026amp; Practice. Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: Prayer Collections (First Place). and a 2018 Association of Catholic Publishers Award: Prayer \u0026amp; Spirituality (First Place).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some of Sr. Joyce Rupp's most perennially popular books have been collections of her original prayers, blessings, poems, and reflections. In \u003ci\u003ePrayer Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e, the bestselling author and retreat leader offers almost a hundred new selections on a variety of themes such as the feasts and seasons of the liturgical year, compassion, ministry, difficult times, and important events--all suitable for personal or group prayer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e People who attend Rupp's retreats or workshops often approach her to ask for a copy of a prayer that she composed for the event. In 2000, she collected her prayers in the book \u003ci\u003eOut of the Ordinary\u003c\/i\u003e. In \u003ci\u003ePrayer Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e, Rupp follows up with about a hundred never-before-published prayers written since the publication of the first collection. The prayers are organized thematically. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rupp's warmth and closeness to God along with her sensitivity to the joy and sadness of life make her an ideal prayer companion. Her prayers are like seed planted in your soul. Tended and watered by love, they will grow and bear a rich harvest in your life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoyce Rupp\u003c\/b\u003e is well known for her work as a writer, retreat leader, and spiritual midwife. She serves as a consultant for 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\u003eReturn to the Root\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJesus, Friend of My Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Jesus, Companion in My Suffering\u003c\/i\u003e. Her award-winning books include \u003ci\u003eBoundless Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Fly While You Still Have Wings\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnchors for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sorin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50659896951058,"sku":"9781933495989","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_93e332b6-291b-4768-b380-784562f01fc1.jpg?v=1733467879","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/prayer-seeds-a-gathering-of-blessings-reflections-and-poems-for-spiritual-growth-9781933495989","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}