Why do people die? What is God like? Why does God allow people to kill other people? Is there a heaven and a hell? Why does God allow suffering? How long is eternity? What is a soul?
Children deserve answers to their difficult questions that are appropriate for their age and that respond to the issues they are dealing with as they develop. Children who get realistic, honest answers develop trust, faith and hope, and become well-adjusted adults. Since children of different ages require different approaches, Butterflies provides guidance for each stage of development: from infants and toddlers to high school. Natural events or catastrophes portrayed in the media present many opportune times to put to use the answers provided in Butterflies. Have this book on hand and use it as a guide for sharing your own beliefs about what makes life meaningful and worthwhile. Anyone who cares about children will find this book to be an essential resource. Paperback, 120 pages. Quantity
By Mary Martha Moss, FSP with Prof. Thomas H. Groome. Illustrated by Virginia Esquinaldo
Why do bad things sometimes happen? If your child has ever asked this question, you will find God Is Here...When Bad Things Happen a wise friend. It is both a storybook for children and a guide for parents and teachers. Explaining the presence of suffering in our lives through the endearing tale of Jeremy and the friend he loses, God Is Here...offers activities and questions for dialogue with children, as well as reflections to help adults deepen their faith and mentor the young. Also included are suggestions for family prayer in times of loss or difficulty.
Special features:
*Difficult subjects such as the presence of evil and suffering are presented on a child?s level. *Annotated pages provide a means for parents to deepen and apply story themes in a practical way. *Suggestions for activities allow kids to share their feelings with a parent or trusted adult. *Ideas are offered to help parents and children pray together about painful experiences. Paperback, 40 pages softcover, 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Pauline Books & Media Fall 2002
To create The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien did much more than simply plot out a story. He created an entire world?an enchanting world of fantastic creatures, wild landscapes, and dramatic events, all imagined with a fullness virtually unequalled in all literature. But the best feature about his writing is the strong Catholic sensibility that informs this long story from beginning to end, making it beloved by Catholics worldwide since its first appearance.
If you?ve never entered Middle Earth, here?s your best chance yet. And if your kids are clamoring to see the new cinematicThe Lord of the Rings , give them this edition. Meanwhile, if you?ve long loved Tolkien, now you can replace your well-worn copies with an edition that?s made to last. Set of 4 books. Quantity
