{"product_id":"book-h8tg","title":"A Tale of Death and Glory","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn his illustrious life, Saint Sebastian was the senior commanding officer of the elite forces for the greatest military power on the planet-the Roman Empire. By his glorious death, he became a commander in the greatest military power in the universe-the communion of saints of the Roman Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the Church's history, countless martyrs have offered their lives to Christ rather than deny Him. One of the most revered is Saint Sebastian, and for this, his name appears in the Roman Canon. A native of Milan, Saint Sebastian was the \u003cem\u003eprimus pilus\u003c\/em\u003e, the senior centurion of elite soldiers in the Roman army who commanded eight hundred of the best soldiers in the world's greatest military at the time. Taking the same ethic for the spiritual battle as he did for the empire's battles, Saint Sebastian worked tirelessly and inconspicuously to strengthen other Christians, especially during the cruel persecutions and martyrdoms of the third century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heroic examples of Saint Sebastian and his companions inspired others to follow the Lamb of God, even to the point of death, giving their lives as holocausts to the one, true living God rather than worship devils. It is only fitting that another great saint from Milan, Saint Ambrose, detailed the courage and fidelity of these brave soldiers. \u003cem\u003eA Tale of Death and Glory \u003c\/em\u003ewill compel you to stay firm in your faith amidst the growing threats of persecution from secular authorities and to seek heaven with renewed vigor, for \"this earthly life passes quickly, like a fleeting dream.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49414880952624,"sku":"BDh8tg","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/h8tg-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773528244","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-h8tg","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}