{"product_id":"journey-to-the-heart-centering-prayer-for-children-9781557254825","title":"Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children","description":"\u003ci\u003eThis new resource has been declared Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur by William B. Smith, S.T.D., Censor Librorum and Dennis J. Sullivan, Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York Millions of books have been sold, teaching adults the practice of centering prayer. Finally, a guide for children \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Centering prayer is a way of opening our whole being to God, beyond thoughts, words and emotions. It is simple and practical--a way of preparing heart and mind to receive the gift of intimate relationship with God. Jesus said, \"When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.\" (Matthew 6:6) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Frank Jelenek shows young children just how to do that. The first guide to a contemplative prayer practice for children, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e both instructs and inspires. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. Ideal for ages 3 - 10. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jelenek, Frank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557254825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 8.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Frank Jelenek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39735620436043,"sku":"9781557254825","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_93d68937-8903-4cd2-85f0-e397c0ac9daf.jpg?v=1649850174","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/journey-to-the-heart-centering-prayer-for-children-9781557254825","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}