{"product_id":"more-of-life-and-love-jim-lisante-9781933066141","title":"More of Life and Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore of Life and Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore of Life and Love\u003c\/b\u003e by Msgr. Jim Lisante is a collection of the author's most noteworthy essays. As a Catholic priest, author, speaker, and host of the podcast \"Personally Speaking,\" Lisante draws from pastoral experience, personal stories, and faith reflections to explore themes of divine love, human dignity, and Christian living. The book emphasizes God's unconditional love for every person--including the unborn--and encourages readers to live out that love through compassionate action in everyday life. It blends humorous and tragic real-life anecdotes with practical advice, making it accessible and engaging. Each chapter ends with probing reflection questions, ideal for individual spiritual reading, family discussions, parish groups, or community study. It's aimed at a broad audience--young and older adults alike--seeking deeper insight into faith matters, particularly around love, life issues, and moral decision-making in a contemporary context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tone is warm, pastoral, and encouraging, using storytelling to open hearts to God's wondrous love while addressing serious topics like the sanctity of life without being overly polemical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit us at https: \/\/catholicbookpublishing.com\/ for more Catholic Bibles, Books and resources to nourish your faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's boundless, inclusive love for every human person, explicitly including the unborn as a central emphasis (pro-life perspective rooted in dignity of life from conception).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe call to live as reflections of divine love through everyday Christian actions and choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration of faith into real-world situations, countering modern challenges with hope, compassion, and moral clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of storytelling (humorous anecdotes alongside tragic or challenging ones) to illustrate spiritual truths and make abstract concepts relatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Style and Purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-life examples of faith in action: Stories from pastoral ministry, personal encounters, or contemporary issues showing how ordinary people embody Christ's love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical advice for applying Gospel values to daily life, relationships, family, and society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbing reflection questions at the end of each essay\/chapter to foster personal introspection, prayer, or group dialogue (excellent for discussion groups, RCIA, or family faith sharing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for the \"heart of God\" on key faith matters: Explores profound questions about love, suffering, dignity, and purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecific Emphases \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanctity and value of all human life, with particular attention to the unborn and vulnerable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily life topics: Love within families, parenting, relationships, and building communities of care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian response to tragedy, joy, and moral dilemmas through humor, empathy, and faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouragement for readers to open their hearts to God's love and extend it to others, promoting a \"more\" abundant life rooted in charity and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis slim, readable volume fits into Lisante's broader body of work on spirituality, inspiration, and Catholic. It's particularly suited for those interested in pro-life theology, pastoral reflections, or faith-based personal growth, and remains relevant for group study in parishes or small faith communities. If you're looking for a gentle, story-driven Catholic read on love and life's sacredness, this delivers thoughtful, heart-centered material\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit us at https: \/\/catholicbookpublishing.com\/ for more Catholic Bibles, Books and resources to nourish your faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Lisante\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1933066148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781933066141\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Resurrection Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.40w x 0.40d","brand":"Jim Lisante","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623336882431,"sku":"9781933066141","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2b154ced-afe7-43bf-a1d8-cf829e68ffb2.jpg?v=1780432181","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/more-of-life-and-love-jim-lisante-9781933066141","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}