{"product_id":"the-sacred-art-of-fasting-preparing-to-practice-9781594730788","title":"The Sacred Art of Fasting: Preparing to Practice","description":"Explore the practical approaches, spiritual motivations and physical benefits of an ancient practice that crosses faith traditions. Will answer your questions, allay your fears and reveal how you can safely incorporate fasting into your spiritual life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRyan, Thomas:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Thomas Ryan, CSP\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Catholic priest and member of the Paulist Fathers. He coordinates ecumenical and interreligious relations for the Paulist community in the United States and Canada. The author of twelve books, his works include\u003cem\u003e The Sacred Art of Fasting: Preparing to Practice\u003c\/em\u003e (SkyLight Paths); I\u003cem\u003enterreligious Prayer: A Christian Guide\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eFour Steps to Spiritual Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e and the DVD \u003cem\u003eYoga Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Thomas Ryan, CSP, is available to speak on the following topics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasting: A Fresh Look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge and Inspiration from Other Religions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ecumenical Gift Exchange: What Do the Churches Have to Offer One Another for Their Mutual Enrichment?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Fire: Accessing Your Creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember to Live: Embracing the Second Half of Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to contact the author. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skylight Paths Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50421122171154,"sku":"9781594730788","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2d069c7a-3473-4e25-8ccb-8f0425f6bf25.jpg?v=1729502366","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sacred-art-of-fasting-preparing-to-practice-9781594730788","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}