Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1557254826 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"11-year-old Lexi's review" according to BHemphill. Since I'm over 50, it's hard for me to assess this book aimed at young readers. So I asked my friend Lexi B (11 years old) in Houston to read Journey to the Heart and give me her honest opinion of it. Here's what she wrote "I read the Journey book more than two times, and its just amazing. A couple of times before I read this book I was having some problems connecting with God. And when I read it, it really did bring me closer. I am understanding a lot better what the lessons and readings in the church actually mean.I really do recommend this book to children and or teens and pre-. A great gift for a young person O. Hansen I gave this book to my granddaughter on her baptism day. It proved to be a very good choice.. Journey to the Heart by Frank Jelenek Ms. Ann Koerner Christian Contemplative Prayer dates back to the early centuries of the church with the book the "Cloud of the Unkowning". It is Christian in that it reflects a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the belief in the indwelling of the Trinity. It is different from Hinduism or other eastern practices in that it is a prayer of receptivity and openness, of intention and desire to consent to God's presence and action within us. In the 1970's, spiritual mystics like Fr Thomas Keating, Basil Pennington realized that this life-changing prayer should not be confined to the monastery
The next step involves saying the secret word silently while resting within. The book begins by introducing the concept of the soul explaining that a journey to the deepest part of the heart is time to commune with God and Jesus. An unusual, peaceful offering. When other thoughts intrude, participants can let them float away during the six moments of silence they are to spend with God. First, the book suggests choosing a secret word or phrase such as faith, Father, Jesus, or Holy Spirit.Then, it recommends sitting silently, eyes closed, feet on the floor; if others are participating, it suggests placing chairs in a prayer circle. The session ends with the Our Father. Booklist October 2007. The gentle text encourages children, and the attractive, simple pictures, often depicting people at prayer, are done in warm, gentle colors. Contemplative prayer would seem to be a discipline more suited to adults than children, but this easily understan
The first guide to a contemplative prayer practice for children, Journey to the Heart both instructs and inspires. Sullivan, Vicar General, Archdiocese of New YorkMillions of books have been sold, teaching adults the practice of centering prayer. Many parents and teachers will learn from this colorful treasure of a book, as well! Until now, parents and teachers had no resource available to introduce children to the joys of communicating with God in this special, intimate way. Smith, S.T.D., Censor Librorum and Dennis J. Jesus said, “When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. Finally, a guide for children!Centering prayer is a way of opening our whole being to God, beyond thoughts, words and emotions. Ideal for ages 3 – 10. . And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) Frank Jelenek shows young children just how to do that. This loving book makes it easy for children to share in the spiritual nourishment of centering prayer through age-appropriate illustrations and text that provides clear directions and encouragement in simple, fun language. It is simple and practical—a way of preparing heart and mind to receive the gift