Recent Release "On the Way to Glory" from Covenant Books Author Jerry Frank Explores How Jesus's Disciples Grapple with His Radical Call to Discipleship in Mark's Gospel

Dallas, TX, November 04, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Jerry Frank has completed a new book, "On the Way to Glory: Praying with the Gospel of Mark," which explores the tension between Jesus's invitation to follow him on "the way" and his disciples' repeated misunderstandings of his mission. Through carefully selected passages, Frank examines how the disciples resist and question Jesus's teachings, leading to his rejection and crucifixion. The work frames Mark's Gospel as a direct challenge to contemporary readers: How will you respond to Jesus when he stands abandoned, ostracized, mocked, and crucified?

Frank brings decades of pastoral experience and scholarly expertise to this contemplative study. As a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, for more than fifty-five years, he has served as an educator, advocate for the marginalized, founder of shelters for youth, campus chaplain, and scripture professor at the University of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. His advanced degrees in counseling, theology, and spirituality inform his nuanced understanding of both the Gospel text and the spiritual struggles of modern believers seeking authentic faith.

"On the Way to Glory" synthesizes the dynamics of St. Ignatius's "Spiritual Exercises" within Mark's narrative, creating an integrated framework for personal transformation. Readers will discover how contemplative prayer on these Gospel passages can deepen their own discipleship and clarify their response to Jesus's call. Frank draws inspiration from Father David Stanley, S.J.'s foundational work on this same intersection of Mark and Ignatian spirituality, building upon that legacy with fresh insight and pastoral wisdom that speaks to contemporary struggles with faith and commitment.

"This book emerged from my conviction that praying with Mark's Gospel through the lens of St. Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises can awaken us to the authentic demands of discipleship," said Frank. "I hope readers will find themselves challenged and transformed as they encounter Jesus's call and contemplate their own response to his invitation."

Published by Covenant Books, Jerry Frank's stirring work offers readers a spiritually enriching pathway to deeper discipleship. Through deliberate meditation on Gospel passages, seekers will encounter the transformative power of authentic Christian commitment.

Readers who wish to experience this enlightening work can purchase "On the Way to Glory" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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