The 15-Minute Prayer Solution. Gary Jansen. Loyola Press, 2010. Drawing on spiritual practices from the Christian tradition throughout the centuries, Jansen offers numerous and wide-ranging prayer exercises that can be completed in less than fifteen minutes. The Jesus Prayer, lectio divina, the Examen, imaginative prayer, and many more ways to joyfully encounter the Living God are explained. Deeply personal stories, thought provoking modern-day parables, and even humorous anecdotes bring spiritual ideas down to earth, revealing the practical side of prayer.
The Catholic Parents’ Survival Guide. Julianne Stanz. Loyola Press, 2023. The Catholic Parents’ Survival Guide is a practical manual for talking with children about how to navigate life through the lens of the Catholic faith. Featuring an accessible question-and-answer format, Julianne not only equips readers with tools to help explain Catholic beliefs, ethics, morality, and faith practices, but she also prepares us for how to deliver this information in a manner that will resonate with children.
Milo and the Cycle of Life. Andrea Moreno. Paulist Press, 2022. Milo, a curious bunny, comes across a leaf that awakens a lot of concerns in him. What follows is a comparison between the life cycle of people―and bunnies―and nature according to the seasons of the year, explained from a tender conversation between mother and son. The story is accompanied by a teaching guide with activities for the classroom or as a family, and guidelines to make the little ones in the house reflect on the passage of time and the natural cycle of life and death, encouraging them to express their concerns and helping them to manage their emotions.
To borrow these or other resources, the library and Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry are open for in person visits and consultations 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. You may also visit our website 24/7 at https://doylib.follettdestiny.com. Once you make your selections, you can email the request to mhynes@youngstowndiocese.org. We can arrange for your visit, a curbside pick up or direct mailing to your parish.
