{"product_id":"the-desert-walk-a-journey-through-lent-with-jesus-9780764828836","title":"The Desert Walk: A Journey Through Lent with Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first title released in the new (2026) \u003ci\u003eSacred Pathways\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eThe Desert Walk\u003c\/i\u003e, invites us to listen for Our Lord's voice in the stillness of the desert as we begin a journey through the 40 days of Lent to the glory of Easter. By stepping into the silence of the desert, we experience a much-needed respite from the clamor and chaos of the world. Spending a few quiet moments with Jesus can bring healing and restoration, soothe concerns, and quiet any discontent that lies within us.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 40-day journey will help us progress from an outer life of doing, to an inner life of abiding with the Lord. By using the power of contemplative prayer, we encounter the living Christ and begin to foster a deepening interior life, which may yield beautiful fruit in due season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis journal-style, softcover book includes blank pages to record personal thoughts and reflections. It is part of the Sacred Pathways series, which considers the many ways that our Lord uses to bring us closer to himself. By reflecting on liturgical seasons, our own particular calling, or our very humanity, we can discover various invitations to connect with God and celebrate the fullness of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbizzatti, Leslie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLeslie Albizzatti is a Catholic Christian author and ministry leader based in Atlanta. A wife, mom, and student of Jesus, she writes from a life shaped by prayer, Scripture, motherhood, and healing ministry to help others encounter God's presence daily. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeslie has her B.A. from Sweet Briar College and her MBA in International Business from the University of Miami. She is a writer, blogger, and speaker. Leslie is also a board member of The Barnabas Initiative which seeks to introduce and support evangelistic and discipleship initiatives in the Atlanta, GA area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Desert Walk is her first book; she has an ardent heart for women's ministry, inner healing, and prayer groups. She shares weekly faith-based reflections and a monthly devotional newsletter at lesliealbizzatti.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057749127442,"sku":"9780764828836","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_802ffd93-0d93-4dee-b489-490d1f229bb3.jpg?v=1772004916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-desert-walk-a-journey-through-lent-with-jesus-9780764828836","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}