A Family Prayer

A Family Prayer

“A Family Prayer” by Shay Youngblood and Kristina Swarner is one of the books we have just added to the rotation. It has a rhythm perfect for bedtime and helps my child celebrate his family with prayer. It goes through mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, sister, brother, auntie, uncle, cousins, godparents, babysitters, and pets – providing an opportunity to talk about family members that may not be a part of your family or the option to skip that page.

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The Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer

One of my favorite youth retreat exercises is to wonder what the Lord's Prayer means in our everyday life. The results are always inspiring. Some groups translate it into their own language, others illustrate the prayer, and a few put it to song. Revisiting these words that we know so well and read today/this Sunday, July 28, can enliven our faith. In this month's book, "The Lord's Prayer," illustrator Tim Ladwig does just that.

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