{"product_id":"i-loved-jesus-in-the-night","title":"I Loved Jesus in the Night","description":"\u003cp\u003e By Fr. Paul Murray\u003cb\u003e New paperback edition released in honor of Mother Teresa's canonization on September 4, 2016. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eI Loved Jesus in the Nightis one priest's compelling account of meeting with the saint of Calcutta. Sharing anecdotes and first-hand experiences, Paul Murray offers a glimpse into why Mother Teresa could declare, in one of her letters, that if ever she were to \"become a saint,\" she would surely be one of \"darkness.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This very personal yet powerful book is an attempt to come to terms with the dark night experiences endured by Mother Teresa in the light of the Gospel and the mysticalteachings of St John of the Cross. And something else as well...revelations of Mother Teresa's sense of humor! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eI Loved Jesus in the Nightby Dominican Father Paul Murray recounts in 24 short chapters his experiences and lessons learned from time spent with Mother Teresa. Since his first encounter with her in a university classroom, Fr. Murray was struck to the core by her \"radiant joy\" and the simplicity and candor that permeated his heart and mind. This book is easy to read and givesinsights into the spiritual life and relationship with Jesus that drove this carrier of God's love to serve the poorest of the poor.\" \u003cb\u003e - Catholic Missourian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Mother Teresa suffered this spiritual darkness most of her life but kept her faith amid the suffering. Murray had several contacts with Mother Teresa anddiscusses these and other aspects of the spirituality of the dark night of the soul. This small book should be pondered rather than quickly read. It is highly recommended to those interested in Mother Teresa and the dark night of the soul.\"\u003cb\u003e - Benet Exton, The Oklahoman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44606543364281,"sku":"3C3-9781612618951","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/I-Loved-Jesus-in-the-Night.jpg?v=1764110452","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/i-loved-jesus-in-the-night","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}