- September 2004
17.90 Euro
2004. 240 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-7879-7297-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-7879-7297-4 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed description
An excellent foundation for all families desiring to begin, renew, or deepen their spiritual journey together, Bless This House features dozens of prayers appropriate for both everyday and special events, including mealtimes, bedtime, holidays, and religious celebrations, as well as prayers for siblings, pets, and the ill or dying. With wisdom and practical advice, parents Gregory and Suzanne Wolfe provide helpful suggestions for introducing the concept of prayer to young minds and dealing with potential obstacles like boredom or short attention spans. Teaching our children to pray opens the door for their spiritual development, but just as importantly, it becomes a path to spiritual renewal for parents as well.

From the contents
Introduction.

The Earthy Spirituality of Family Life.

How and Why We Pray.

The Soul in Paraphrase: Stages in Your Child's Prayer Life (and Yours).

Praying Together as a Family: A How-To Guide.

The Prayers.

Morning Prayers.

Evening Prayers.

Holy Days.

Advent and Christmas.

Lent and Easter.

Graces.

Grace Before Meals.

Grace After Meals.

Seasonal Graces.

National Holidays.

Blessings.

For the Home.

Friends, Neighbors, Relatives.

Pets.

For Safe Travel.

Births, Birthdays, and Siblings.

Coming-of-Age Prayers.

School.

Work.

Illness and Times of Need.

When Someone Dies.

A Family Liturgy After Someone Has Died.

Giving Thanks.

Praise.

Petition: Asking God for Things.

Seeking Forgiveness.

Silent Prayer and Meditation.

Short-Attention-Span Prayers (SASPs).

Prayers for Parents, Grandparents, and All Who Love Children.

The Spirit of Service.

Peace and Justice.

The Environment.

Acknowledgments.

The Authors.