{"product_id":"running-for-a-higher-purpose","title":"Running for a Higher Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could improve your physical health while deepening your spiritual life? In \u003cem\u003eRunning for a Higher Purpose\u003c\/em\u003e, Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki, Catholic bishop of Springfield—a marathon runner and hockey player—shares how the simple discipline of running can help you unlock profound spiritual benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaprocki took up running as a teenager for his health; he ran his first marathon in his forties. Along the way he discovered that improving your physical health through running is a way to honor God and grow deeper in your spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who want to try running for the first time as well as for more experienced runners who want to set goals for a new challenge, Running for a Higher Purpose offers eight steps to reach spiritual and physical fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReview – Review where you are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReform – Identify how to improve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eResolve – Resolve to put change into effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRepeat – Don’t quit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRenew – Renew your physical and spiritual wellness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRelax – Balance physical and spiritual exercise with the need to rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReward – Feel personal satisfaction and reward by achieving your goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRejoice – Integrating a sound mind in a sound body leads to eternal happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes an inspirational quotation, a personal promise statement, and a prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640332746842,"sku":"1-64680-045-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1367\/3818\/files\/9781646800452.jpg?v=1791488379","url":"https:\/\/deaconstore.com\/products\/running-for-a-higher-purpose","provider":"Deacon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}