âJames Martinâarguably our greatest writer-priestâhas 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 Iâve buried myself in.â âMary Karr, author of The Liarâs Club and Lit: A Memoir
One of Americaâs most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Learning to Pray examines one of the most intriguing events in the New Testamentâthe story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the deadâand explains its significance for us today.
This paperback edition of Come Forth includes a foreword written by Pope Francis.
In this wise and compassionate book, Father James Martin, SJ explores the story of Jesusâs greatest miracleâthe raising of Lazarus from the deadâand what Jesus means when he calls each of us to âcome forth.â Meditatively and carefully, Martin leads us verse by verse, offering profound reflections on Jesusâs lessons on love, family, sadness, frustration, fear, anger, freedom, and joy. Come Forth combines:
Compelling analysis of the biblical text Insights about the historical setting of the story Spiritual lessons for todayâs readers Meditations on Lazarus in art and the larger culture Stories from Martinâs travels through the Holy Land As he explores these strands in depth, Martin helps us let go of the limiting beliefs that prevent us from experiencing Godâs presence in our lives. We need only to open ourselves to the transformative story of Lazarus and trust that God can use it to free us to experience, like Lazarus, new life.