{"product_id":"journey-to-the-heart-centering-prayer-for-children-paperback","title":"Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Jelenek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnn Boyajian\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first guide to a contemplative prayer practice for children, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e both instructs and inspires.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCentering 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) Frank Jelenek shows young children just how to do that! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first guide of its kind for children ages 3-10, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws children into a peaceful, quiet frame of heart with soft and beautiful illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovingly instructs and inspires children, their parents, caregivers, and teachers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces children to the joy of communicating with God in this special, intimate way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes it easy for children to share in the spiritual nourishment of centering prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures age-appropriate text that provides clear directions and encouragement in simple, fun language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIdeal for ages 3 - 10, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Heart \u003c\/i\u003ehas 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank X. Jelenek\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of Thomas Keating's Contemplative Outreach, dedicated to teaching the practice of centering prayer to people of all ages. He works for Scholastic Book Fairs and shares his passion for books and prayer with his grandchildren. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Boyajian\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many books, including \u003ci\u003eSamantha's Friendship Fun\u003c\/i\u003e (in the American Girl series), \u003ci\u003eMore Spice Than Sugar \u003c\/i\u003e(Houghton Mifflin), and\u003ci\u003e O Say Can You See? American's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words \u003c\/i\u003e(Scholastic).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 9.8 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771602567456,"sku":"9781557254825","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3dfaf080cf0a83106edf42c2734f831f.webp?v=1780389323","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/journey-to-the-heart-centering-prayer-for-children-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}