{"product_id":"the-formation-of-a-lay-apostle-paperback","title":"The Formation of a Lay Apostle - 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\u003eO. P. Francis Wendell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe startling assertion that \"the laity \u003cem\u003emust \u003c\/em\u003ebe apostolic\" requires unpacking as the Church becomes more and more confined in modern society. But, as Fr. Francis Wendell shows in this short book, there is a transformative \"philosophy of presence that can be exercised only by lay people since they are present in and are of the world.\" In this short work, Fr. Wendell shows how: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the laity must avoid a purely external living of Christianity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- how there is no one-size-fits-all program for the laity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- that the gifts and talents of each person provide an opportunity for unique holiness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- how formation for a profession must not overshadow the formation of laity in their common role as members of the Mystical Body of Chris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile some of his particular advice is better suited to the time period in which he lived, he highlights the timeless truth that the most important part of the lay apostolate is holiness. We participate in God's life through grace, and must share this life with others. Whether you are a layman wishing to better understand your role as an apostle, or a priest looking to help your flock evangelize the world, this book is insightful food for thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52741691343155,"sku":"9781990685453","price":22.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/QkgxMlFYYzF4bjU2M0lmK2kxOTZEdz09.webp?v=1764104258","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-formation-of-a-lay-apostle-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}