Devotions for those who make prayer shawls. "Karen takes the practical work of knitting and crocheting and weaves Biblical perspectives and everyday life applications into the mix of needles, hooks and yarn." (Jodi Geurink) A great devotional for those who share their crafts with others. May be enjoyed individually or as a group. The author shares practical applications of spiritual truths in a down-to-earth, yet spiritually enriching manner.

Prayer Shawl Reflections are brief inspirational reflections for those who receive prayer shawls. Prayer Shawl Reflections is a sequel to her popular Prayer Shawl Ponderings devotional. This book contains additional devotions and inspiring stories from those who have received a prayer shawl.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry, -Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are creating handmade shawls as gifts of comfort, hope and peace. 8 beginner friendly shawls.

Presents a week's worth of fixed-hour prayers that one can use while traveling or out of the home.

Based on personal interviews, Prayer Shawl Ministries and Women’s Theological Imagination uncovers the theological creativity of Christian lay women quietly stitching their own sacred fabric. From the origins of prayer shawl ministry in feminist and ecumenical thought, the movement has grown to hundreds of groups, composed mostly of women over 60, in denominations across the political and doctrinal spectrum. Through participation in handcrafting ministries, participants reflect on themes that sometimes complement and sometimes challenge the public stances of their communities. Women in prayer shawl ministries develop commitments to broad inclusion, reject the intrusion of market forces, and realize their productive power. Out of their traditional roles as caretakers, they craft compassion into a conscious, theologically-rich practice. Out of their historical subordination, they cultivate trust in divine providence and hope for the preservation of their legacy. Listening to their ideas, convictions, and concerns, and connecting them to findings from multiple scholarly fields, this book seeks to disclose the convergences and complexity of ordinary women’s theological thinking and behavior.

Daily Reflections with Mary from Catholic Book, Publishing is a reverently illustrated and beautifully, printed book offering 31 prayerful Marian reflections, supplemented by an impressive selection of prayers to, Mary. This Daily Reflections with Mary by Rawley, Myers demonstrates a deep love for Mary on every page, and will be an encouragement for all who wish to pray, with and to Mary.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “[I've Been Thinking…] is beautiful...I felt your soul on these pages.” –Oprah Winfrey “If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver’s wisdom will fill you up.” —Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show The ideal book for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life. As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be. In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion--a place of joy. I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life. Whether you feel like you've got it all together or like it's all falling apart--whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge, this is the book you will turn to again and again. Spend the weekend reading it cover to cover, or keep it on your nightstand to flip to the chapter you need most. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect daily companion—an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.

Connect, reflect, and pray every day with this 5-minute journal Even on your busiest days, when you say a quick prayer, God is listening. Spend a few minutes to connect with Him with this daily prayer journal featuring more than 175 bite-size reflections and prayer prompts. The convenient 5-minute format makes it easy to pause and write when you feel called--any time of the day. Each entry in this daily prayer journal begins with a message from Scripture. Take a moment with the short reflection that follows, and journal on the Scripture's meaning in your life with the help of an insightful prompt. You'll also find daily space to record prayers, moments of gratitude, or requests for guidance. Thoughtful themes--Discover a wide variety of prayer prompts that focus on trust, faith, adversity, communication, doubt, love, wisdom, strength, hope, and forgiveness. Answered prayers--Use the space at the back of this Bible journal to record God's answers to your prayers and note the moments when you feel His presence most. Flexible format--Explore the devotions in this daily prayer journal however you like--one per day, several at a time, on your own, or with a group. With this 5 minute journal, you can find peace, deepen your faith, and grow closer to God day by day.

This simple little book from a great spiritual giant attends to what we human beings are most inclined to forget: preparing for and engaging in prayer. It is an examination of what we ourselves must bring to the discipline of prayer--whatever form it takes--in order to make prayer authentic and real, a deep and profound part of our lives. None of the brief reflections in this book are ever finished, ever closed, ever fulled resolved. They are all ongoing steps along the way, steps we retrace over and over again as we do all the other parts of life, until they become the very breath we breathe, the vision and energy of our souls.

When Jesus asked us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, and visit the imprisoned, he didn’t mean it literally, right? Kerry Weber, a modern, young, single woman in New York City sets out to see if she can practice the Corporal Works of Mercy in an authentic, personal, meaningful manner while maintaining a full, robust, regular life. Weber, a lay Catholic, explores the Works of Mercy in the real world, with a gut-level honesty and transparency that people of urban, country, and suburban locales alike can relate to. Mercy in the City is for anyone who is struggling to live in a meaningful, merciful way amid the pressures of “real life.” For those who feel they are already overscheduled and too busy, for those who assume that they are not “religious enough” to practice the Works of Mercy, for those who worry that they are alone in their efforts to live an authentic life, Mercy in the City proves that by living as people for others, we learn to connect as people of faith.