Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle -- James Martin

<p><strong>"James Martin--arguably our greatest writer-priest--has penned a genius meditation on the Raising of Lazarus. I came away with a renewed hope that grace alone can call me out of whatever tomb I've buried myself in." --Mary Karr, author of <em>The Liar's Club</em> and <em>Lit: A Memoir</em></strong></p><p><strong>One of America's most beloved spiritual leaders and the <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of<em> The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything</em> and<em> Learning to Pray </em>examines one of the most intriguing events in the New Testament--the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead--and explains its significance for us today.</strong></p><p><strong>This paperback edition of <em>Come Forth</em> includes a foreword written by Pope Francis.</strong></p><p>In this wise and compassionate book, Father James Martin, SJ explores the story of Jesus's greatest miracle--the raising of Lazarus from the dead--and what Jesus means when he calls each of us to "come forth." Meditatively and carefully, Martin leads us verse by verse, offering profound reflections on Jesus's lessons on love, family, sadness, frustration, fear, anger, freedom, and joy. <em>Come Forth </em>combines: </p><ul>Compelling analysis of the biblical text</li>Insights about the historical setting of the story</li>Spiritual lessons for today's readers</li>Meditations on Lazarus in art and the larger culture</li>Stories from Martin's travels through the Holy Land</li></ul><p>As he explores