{"product_id":"god-underneath-spiritual-memoirs-of-a-catholic-priest-paperback","title":"God Underneath: Spiritual Memoirs of a Catholic Priest - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward L. Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA delightfully different approach to religion and spirituality, this collection of engaging personal tales transcends specific doctrines to reveal the presence of God in everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFather Edward L. Beck spins tales like a master, presenting with candor and a touch of irreverence incidents and events that will resonate with readers. Exploring such universal themes and concerns as friendship, sexuality, illness, alcoholism, loss, and death, the vignettes and stories in this collection are animated by intriguing characters, pitch-perfect dialogue-and a surprising twist. Probing beneath the surface of ordinary life, each selection contains a hidden message, a subtle but powerful reminder of the signposts that mark a spiritual journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuotations from the Scriptures introduce the tales, providing a context that will help readers uncover the meaning the story holds for their own personal lives and beliefs. To encourage further reflection and rumination, Beck offers insights into the specific religious and theological themes that inspired the writing of each tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA lively, unabashed look at the challenges of living a spiritual life in contemporary times, \u003ci\u003eGod Underneath\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal not only to Catholics, but to all spiritual seekers, regardless of religious affiliation.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA delightfully different approach to religion and spirituality, this collection of engaging personal tales transcends specific doctrines to reveal the presence of God in everyday life. \u003cbr\u003eFather Edward L. Beck spins tales like a master, presenting with candor and a touch of irreverence incidents and events that will resonate with readers. Exploring such universal themes and concerns as friendship, sexuality, illness, alcoholism, loss, and death, the vignettes and stories in this collection are animated by intriguing characters, pitch-perfect dialogue-and a surprising twist. Probing beneath the surface of ordinary life, each selection contains a hidden message, a subtle but powerful reminder of the signposts that mark a spiritual journey. \u003cbr\u003eQuotations from the Scriptures introduce the tales, providing a context that will help readers uncover the meaning the story holds for their own personal lives and beliefs. To encourage further reflection and rumination, Beck offers insights into the specific religious and theological themes that inspired the writing of each tale. \u003cbr\u003eA lively, unabashed look at the challenges of living a spiritual life in contemporary times, \"God Underneath will appeal not only to Catholics, but to all spiritual seekers, regardless of religious affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDWARD L. BECK, C.P., \u003c\/b\u003eis a Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Passionist community. A onetime parish priest, director of seminarians, and campus minister, he travels throughout the country preaching and organizing retreats and workshops. He has experience in theater, radio, and television. He lives in New York City\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43109881282695,"sku":"9780385501811","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ZWQF-Bvkt89780385501811.webp?v=1756486215","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/god-underneath-spiritual-memoirs-of-a-catholic-priest-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}