Winner of a third-place award in the collection of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association.
Every mother is looking for a spiritual lifeline—words that help bring you closer to God when you need him the most. The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers is your go-to resource to find the perfect words to lift up in prayer for almost any occasion or need. This beautiful, full-color, hardcover book includes a collection of original and traditional prayers and reflections from dozens of moms just like you. You might need “A Kitchen Sink Offering,” “The Nine Annoying Things Novena,” “The Rosary for Warriors,” or “A Birthday Prayer . ” Or you might want to read about more traditional prayers such as the Angelus, the Jesus Prayer, or the Memorare. Join familiar moms including Jackie Francois Angel, Karianna Frey, Rachel Bulman, Sarah Christmyer, Jenna Guizar, Lisa M. Hendey, Haley S. Stewart, Kathryn Whitaker, Kendra Tierney, Michele Faehnle, Emily Jaminet, and Kelly M. Wahlquist as they share their favorite prayers and stories as a way to help you refresh your prayer life, leading you into God’s presence. In this unique and extensive compilation you will Whether you work your way from beginning to end or use the thematic index to target specific needs, these prayers and reflections will inspire you to make your life an ongoing conversation with God. Buy one for a friend and keep a copy on the counter, in your bag, or in the car for those times you want to spend a few precious minutes with God.
I was given this book as a gift by my daughter, and while I thanked her and truly appreciated her thoughtfulness, I quickly put it to the side with the other “mothery” things I’ve been given but never actually use. Then I decided to really focus on improving my prayer life through reading and writing more about prayer. I spent time researching the best books to help me do so but, while I waited for one of them to arrived, I grabbed this off the shelf to just see what it could offer. I do not overstate in saying that this book has been life changing and will be a constant companion in prayer for me now. I read through the whole thing, gaining so much from the perspectives, writings and prayers of other mothers. I have returned daily to particular prayers that spoke to my current season of life and know that there are others I will turn to in the future as it changes.
A solid assortment of non traditional prayers for use in all stages of life. This collection includes a few litanies as well as titles such as " A Prayer of Hope for my Sons, The Little way for imperfect Moms, A Birthday Prayer, A psalm of surrender and dozens more. Many of them are written by regular moms in regular verse. A solid addition to a home library.