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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Library Resources
Parents:
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Pep Talks for Catholic Parents: Encouragement, Support, Guidance
by Connie Clark Twenty-Third Publications, 2016 Reflections about the challenges, messes, joys, fevers, and dramas that fill every parent's lifetime. From worrying to working, from disciple to dealing with unwanted advice, each page is filled with warmth, compassion, and humor. A short booklet (20 pages) that could make your day by finding peace the hands of the most loving Parent of all. |
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Why Children Matter
by Johann Christoph Arnold Plough Publishing, 2012 "An approach to child rearing that is time-tested, completely up-to-date, and solidly grounded in faith. Arnold doesn't mince words, but offers concrete and compassionate steps to encourage parents." (Testimony of Cardinal Timothy Dolan) 150 pp |
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Empty Nest: Time for Letting Go
by Thomas D. Sauline Little Rock Scripture Study, 2017 When parents find themselves alone after their children move out of the house -- or when anyone's loved one moves out of the home -- they may experience a very real sense of loneliness, lack of purpose, or even grief. These prayerful reflections on the Joseph story, the incarnation, and the last discourse of Jesus offer comfort and challenge to anyone with an empty nest. 40 pp |
Mothers:
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Fly While You Still Have Wings And Other Lessons My Resilient Mother Taught Me
by Joyce Rupp Sorin Books, 2015 In this heartfelt memoir about her mother Hilda's final years, Joyce Rupp shares the lessons her mother taught her, especially to "fly while you still have wings." Rupp shows how the difficulties of her mother's early years and family life, including the loss of a twenty-three-year-old son, forged a resilience that guided her through the illnesses and losses she faced in later years. This affectionate profile of their relationship is, at the same time, an honest self-examination, as Rupp shares the ways she sometimes failed to listen to, accept, and understand her mother in her final years. Rupp's candor and profound faith illumine this story of a mother and daughter with a universal spirit of hope, reconciliation, and peace. |
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The Witness of Early Christian Women
by Mike Aquilina Our Sunday Visitor, 2014 Each chapter features a concise biography for each woman accompanied by writings from the early Church, including: Holy Women of the New Testament, Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity, Saint Helena, Saint Monica, Saint Thecla, and others. |
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Bless My Child: A Catholic Mother's Prayer Book
by Julia Cragon Ave Maria Press, 2005 Just as children need our love at every age, so too they always need our prayers. This book provides prayer for every stage of growth, in a rich variety from the treasury of Catholic prayer, and new expressions of beloved devotions. |
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The Liturgy of Motherhood: Moments of Grace
by Kathleen Finley Sheed & Ward, 2004 An invitation to mothers and parents to pause and reflect on the rhythms, cycles, symbols, and rituals that define who they are, both as caregivers and members of a larger community. Using the liturgical year as her framework, Kathleen Finley explores the spirituality of many kinds of mothers and the ways that various aspects of the Christian tradition―from the Advent wreath to the Beatitudes, the Paschal mystery of Christ's death and Resurrection to the daily celebration of the Sacraments―shed their light on the daily and unique holiness of motherhood. Includes passages from Scripture, questions for reflection, and suggestions for further resources. |
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From a Mother's Heart: Stories of God's Faithfulness
edited by Theresa Difato The Word Among Us Press, 2002 29 different mothers share honestly about real-life issues from a faith perspective. The questions for discussion and prayer that follow each story were written by Sister Paula Hagen, OSB, founder of Ministry of Mothers Sharing. |
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Mothers: A Catholic Treasury of Great Stories
edited by Anne Freemantle NY: Stephen Daye Press, 1951 Mid-20th century collection of literature on the subject of mothers. Short stories, essays, and poems from classic writers, including: "At the Manger" / W.H. Auden; "The Mother of Angela Hogan" / Kathleen Norris; "Birth of a Man" / Maxim Gorki; "The Son's Veto"/ Thomas Hardy; "The Miracle of the Farmer's Wife"/ Alain Fournier; "The Child of God" / Liam O'Flaherty; "The Duty to Live" / Sholem Asch; "Samuel" / Jack London; "Monica's Son" / Saint Augustine; "The Covenant of Christ with the Blessed Virgin Mary"/ An Ethiopian Legend; and more. |
Fathers
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Daddyhood: This Changes Everything
by Daniel W. Driscoll Sorin Books, 2002 Daddyhood is about experiencing with your child the wonders of the world, the ups and downs of living with others, the joy-filled discoveries of something new. Goes beyond warm fuzzy feelings to his conviction that daddyhood is also about the future. It is about hope, a belief that your child and all other children will make a difference. 124 pp |
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Big Russ & Me: Father and Son: Lessons of Life
by Tim Russert Miramax Books, 2004 Written in an easy-going, straight-talking style, this book offers a collection of personal memories that celebrate the indelible connection between fathers and sons. |
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The Masculine Spirit: Resources for Reflective Living
by Max Oliva Ave Maria Press, 1997 Shows how every aspect of a man's life provides an opportunity to reflect, from resolving ethical dilemmas at work to managing the family finances, from healing father-wounds to becoming a strong and loving presence to family. |
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Just Me and My Dad
by Mercer Mayer Random House Golden Book, 1975 This classic picture book delights with a tale of "We went camping, just me and my dad. Dad drove the care because I'm too little." Pitching a tent, building a fire, and canoeing all provide opportunities for grace and mercy. |
World Day for Grandparents and
the Elderly
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Pope Francis has announced the institution of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place each year on the fourth Sunday in July, close to the feast of Sts Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. In 2024, the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishps transferred the celebration to the first weekend after Labor Day in September to coincide with National Grandparents (and the Elderly) Day in the United States as many local communities, schools, and parishes have celebrated for some time. World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be on the weekend of September 7-8, 2024 |
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Library Resources
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Still Green and Growing: A Practical Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
by Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie Novalis, 2019, 174 pp. How do adults continue to grow and be transformed in the second half of life? Archbishop Lavoie covers essential aspects of the human journey: faith and hope, our need to be loved, intimacy, spirituality, forgiveness, grieving, death, and much more. |
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Visiting the Elderly: A Guide for Ministers of Care
by Linda Dayler Twenty-third Publications, 2019, 32 pp. In every parish there are elderly parishioners who are not able to come to church. By going out to them as ministers of care, you play a vital role in helping them stay connected to the parish and to their family of faith. This guide will help you be prepared, confident, and knowledgeable about what to expect and what to do, what to say or not say, and how to act. |
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Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent...Only Different
by Ray Guarendi Franciscan Media, 2018 Navigate this second go-round with children in a way that mirrors God's own unconditional love for us -- and maintains your sanity at the same time. 129 pp |
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Growing Up Catholic Grandparent Conversations: Grandparenting with Grace
by Kathy Coffey The Pastoral Center, 2018 Coach grandparents to share their faith and experiences with their grandchildren! This small group resource will give grandparents the opportunity to enter into prayer and conversation about how they interact with their grandchildren. It addresses common challenges and concerns, such as when children and grandchildren are not practicing their faith, in a balanced and practical manner. The reproducible resource consists of six sessions, with simple instructions included so that participants can direct the process themselves. The session topics are: Sharing Wisdom & Faith Gratitude Channels of Grace Faith through the Generations Storytelling & Ritual Appreciating Nature & Experiences. |
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Senior Moments: Prayer-talks with God about Aging Grace-fully
by Bernadette McCarver Snyder Twenty-third Publications, 2014, 112 pp. With humor and wisdom, the author shares her honest, comfortable way of chatting with God "about nothing and everything" that warmly invites you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. |
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God Knows Grandparents Make a Difference
by Priscilla J. Herbison and Cynthia Herbison Tambornino Sorin Books, 2003 With practical suggestions, shared stories, and the experiences of those who have been theere, thos book encourages grandparents to embrace both the joys and challenges of today's grandparenting. |
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You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children
by Dr. Suess Random House, 1986 Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with Dr. Suess' s Everyman in this wry book. |
