Living the Blessed Life walks with readers as they embark on the journey of pursuing the abundant Christian life.

Ascension has released Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, a new book that guides readers toward a deeper awareness of God in their daily lives through their body, mind, and soul.

Written by Melissa Overmyer, Catholic speaker and author of From Worry to Wonder, this book intentionally guides readers through seven easily achievable habits that will increase joy in their everyday lives.

Rooted in Scripture and the wisdom of the saints, Living the Blessed Life offers readers practical guidance to put faith into action. Readers are invited to live out the practical steps found in this book through seven days of prayers and journaling space for each of the seven habits.

“While many seek fulfillment in various ways, Living the Blessed Life reveals a profound truth backed by both scientific findings and sacred tradition: genuine happiness flows from one source—love,” said Overmyer, “It is the perfect blend of practical tools and deep spiritual truth, and a roadmap that points you toward the happiness your heart truly desires.”

Living the Blessed Life is the perfect companion for Overmyer’s popular book From Worry to Wonder and Habits for Holiness by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR.

Living the Blessed Life is available at www.AscensionPress.com/Blessed.

 

Praise for Living the Blessed Life

 

“Turn on your TV, surf the web, or read a book; everyone is searching for happiness, and everyone is engaged in some way with a strategy to acquire it. Melissa Overmyer highlights seven ways, or seven portals, if you will, to experience and live the Blessed Life, and discover what the world is searching for, but even better. Melissa’s message is accessible, practical, scriptural, and doable.”

–Jeff Cavins

Speaker, best-selling author, and creator of The Bible Timeline Learning System

“Living the Blessed Life will bless you as it has blessed me. With wisdom and joy, Melissa Overmyer shows us that holiness and happiness are not incompatible but symbiotic realities. She weaves together practical, actionable advice that leads us step by step into the joy of living a blessed life.”

–Maribeth Harper

Author of A Spiritual Toolbox: Tips for Parenting Through the First Year of College

“While we all know at some level that no one's life is perfect and completely free of difficulties, how easily we begin to imagine some alternative, happier life, ‘if only’ our circumstances were other than they are. Melissa Overmyer has written a cheerful and inspiring book that helps us to think differently about our life—our actual life—and to be more conscious of the blessings of God.”

–Rev. Sebastian White, O.P.

Editor-in-Chief, Magnificat

“Living the Blessed Life is a refreshing, joyful book.  Melissa Overmyer helps us discover that true happiness is accessible to us all by deciding to live a BLESSED life.  Filled with practical wisdom and profound insight, Living the Blessed Life is a blessing.”

–Most Reverend William D. Byrne

Bishop of Springfield

 

About the Author

 

Melissa Overmyer is a dynamic evangelist, author, and speaker. She is the founder of Something Greater Ministries, which fosters prayer, Scripture study, and community while presenting the teachings of the Catholic Church. Author of several books, including From Worry to Wonder, Melissa is a convert to Catholicism and has her master’s degree in Catholic theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture. Melissa is passionate about archeology and Biblical history and leads pilgrimages to the Holy Land. She is the mother of four daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C.

 

About Ascension 

 

Ascension is a multimedia network and the leader in Catholic faith formation and digital content. Over the past 25 years, Ascension has helped nurture the faith of over 20 million Catholics through award-winning books, the chart-topping Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)® podcast, more than 50 unique faith formation programs, and the Ascension Presents media and YouTube platforms.

 

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