{"product_id":"the-imitation-of-mary-keys-to-growth-in-virtue-and-grace-9781644133293","title":"The Imitation of Mary: Keys to Growth in Virtue and Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Lord is constantly pouring out graces upon mankind, yet only a few -- those closest to His heart -- know how to receive them. Sadly, countless graces are left unclaimed (likely many by you!) and are thus never allowed to further God's will on earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow different our lives would be if we accessed God's grace more intentionally! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThankfully, God in His compassion gave us a perfect model for disposing ourselves to His graces and responding to them: the Blessed Virgin Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Imitation of Mary\u003c\/i\u003e, Fr. Quan Tran shows you how to imitate the twelve essential qualities of Mary in order to unleash a torrent of graces in your life. He explains that, like any gift, grace must be received, opened, and used. As you learn how, you'll begin to acquire the temperaments, dispositions, and qualities that are most pleasing to God -- and you'll serve as a channel of God's grace for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three major obstacles to living a life of faith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat to do if you experience a crisis of faith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four levels of happiness -- and how to acquire them\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow it's possible for you to merit an increase in graces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven ways you can cultivate a rich devotion to Our Lady\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between sanctifying grace and actual grace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four effects that grace will have on your soul\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFr. Quan Tran is a Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Orange in California. Father Tran is currently a Parochial Vicar at St. Bonaventure parish in Huntington Beach. He is also the Secretary to the Pastoral Provision for Bishop Kevin Vann.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682076070162,"sku":"9781644133293","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8891998e-71de-458e-8af1-765ed8032ecc.jpg?v=1733963347","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-imitation-of-mary-keys-to-growth-in-virtue-and-grace-9781644133293","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}