The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God

Embark On a Transformative 30-Dday Retreat Deep Into the Heart Of God the Father. In The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You into the Heart of God, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, leads readers through a 30-day journey that unveils the boundless love of God the Father, who has ＂a plan of sheer goodness＂ (CCC 1) for each of us. The Father presents thirty inspiring stories of exemplary fathers who reflect God’s paternal love, along with relevant quotes from Scripture, reflections, and prayers. Space is also provided for you to write down your responses to what you have read. Begin this adventure and claim your dignity as a cherished child of God and as ＂heir of his blessed life＂ (CCC 1).

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames is the Director of Communications and the General Almoner of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR). The primary mission of the CFR community is a wholehearted embracing of Jesus Christ and their Holy Father, St. Francis of Assisi. Through their commitment to prayer and contemplation, the study of Sacred Scripture, fidelity to the Church and the sacraments, their fraternal life, and their generous service to others especially the poor, the CFRs receive the nourishment necessary to live out their lives as sons of St. Francis in the Capuchin tradition. Fr. Mark-Mary is the host of the Ascension Presents video series The CFRs. He was also the executive producer of the Poco a Poco music album featuring Br. Isaiah, CFR, and is the author of Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress. His favorite work, however, is not nearly as public. Near and dear to Fr. Mark-Mary’s heart is his work walking one-on-one with the suffering, hearing confessions, and offering service as a regular chaplain to the Sisters of Life formation convents. See more from Fr. Mark-Mary: Ascension Presents: The CFRs (YouTube) Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress, Poco a Poco CD