{"product_id":"blessings-and-prayers-for-home-and-family-hardcover","title":"Blessings and Prayers for Home and Family (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn straightforward language that is clear and dignified, this 384-page book offers hundreds of traditional and contemporary blessings and ritual prayers, suitable for all occasions in the life of Christian families and communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA book that will be used year round, and treasured for years to come\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Prayers for Home and Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will serve families and small communities in the many events of their lives. It will be useful for marking milestones, such as weddings or the birth or adoption of a child, for celebrating important family rituals, such as birthdays or anniversaries, and for offering solace in times of sorrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe range of blessings in this collection underscores the holiness of the daily activities of all members of the family, whether at work, school or home. It touches on everything from farming and fishing, to computers and family pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also includes the very beautiful basic and traditional prayers, such as grace before and after meals, creeds, litanies, the Rosary and Way of the Cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential book for every Christian home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn essential book for every home, this rich resource will help families and community members celebrate the day-to-day experiences of life together in a spirit of sharing and love. Many of the prayers and blessings in this book transcend denominational boundaries, and will appeal to adults and children alike. For parents, this book will impart a habit that will sustain, comfort and guide children throughout their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it is designed primarily for family and small-community gatherings, it will serve as a valuable guide to all those called to perform blessings as part of their ministry. Some of the prayers in the book also make a useful resource in various liturgical settings. Teachers and students will find the sections on confirmation and first Communion helpful as prayers for the classroom, especially with candidates for these sacraments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle guidance for extraordinary and ordinary events of family and community life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe introduction contains practical suggestions for individuals, families and groups on how to use the resource. Texts are gathered around themes (for example, \"Comings and Goings,\" with blessings for moving, leaving on pilgrimage, or returning from a trip) and outline a simple order of prayer, suitable for one person alone or for several family or community members praying together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptability and flexibility were considered throughout the preparation of the book. The models presented can easily be adapted, for example, by changing singular to plural, revising words or phrases,  or selecting other readings or arrangements. Prayers may be shortened by leaving out some sentences or lengthened by adding others. A reflection may be made by the leader or others present, or further intentions added to the litanies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake your next gift long lasting and meaningful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for real-life situations at home, at work, in the parish or in the community,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Prayers for Home and Family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakes an ideal gift for Christmas, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other celebrations or events. It would be a valuable resource for adult faith groups, sacramental preparation classes, marriage encounter groups, and other parish and community groups. A dedication page allows you to write a personal word to the one to whom you offer the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo convenient formats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Prayers for Home and Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is available in softcover and hardcover editions. Both editions are set in highly readable two-colour text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe high-quality paperback edition is modestly priced for families. Special quantity discounts will allow parishes and other organizations to stock up and save.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Usual discount to bishops, diocesan purchasing centres and bookstores)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastoral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God in Engagement and Marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God in New Beginnings - Birth \/ Initiation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcoming Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcoming Christian Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God in Daily Life\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Meals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Agriculture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavourable Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimals and Pets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComings and Goings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Needs and Occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God at the Time of Sickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God at the Time of Death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God during Advent and Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessing God during Lent and Easter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraying with Traditional and Common Words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntercessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CCCB Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49900676350195,"sku":"053-182383","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/0294\/5523\/files\/182-383.jpg?v=1783715488","url":"https:\/\/standrewschurchsupply.biz\/products\/blessings-and-prayers-for-home-and-family-hardcover","provider":"St. Andrew’s Book, Gift, \u0026 Church Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}