{"product_id":"journey-to-the-heart-centering-prayer-for-children","title":"Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children","description":"The first guide to a contemplative prayer practice for children, Journey to the Heart both instructs and inspires.\n\nCentering 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!\n\nThe first guide of its kind for children ages 3-10, Journey to the Heart: Draws children into a peaceful, quiet frame of heart with soft and beautiful illustrations Lovingly instructs and inspires children, their parents, caregivers, and teachers Introduces children to the joy of communicating with God in this special, intimate way Makes it easy for children to share in the spiritual nourishment of centering prayer Features age-appropriate text that provides clear directions and encouragement in simple, fun language\nIdeal for ages 3 – 10, Journey to the Heart has 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\u003eASIN: 1557254826\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UTLL004BOQ_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Jelenek, Frank|Boyajian, Ann\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285539455037,"sku":"31UTLL004BOQ_ns","price":6.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1557254826-0.jpg?v=1781990544","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/journey-to-the-heart-centering-prayer-for-children","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}