{"product_id":"poor-me-learning-to-love-my-cross-a-catholic-guide-to-suffering-well-for-children","title":"Poor Me: Learning to Love My Cross: A Catholic Guide to Suffering Well for Children","description":"Suffering is part of life—but what if we could teach our children to see it not as something to fear, but as something that can make them saints?\nIn a world that often encourages self-pity, victimhood, and avoiding discomfort at all costs, Poor Me: Learning to Love My Cross offers a radically different message for children: your suffering has meaning when you give it to Jesus.\nWritten for Catholic children ages 8 and up (and their parents!), this beautifully structured book speaks directly to young hearts who are trying to make sense of the little and big pains of life: from scraped knees and food allergies to being left out, feeling sad, or watching someone they love go through something hard. With conversational, gentle language and the wisdom of the saints, this book walks children through the mystery of suffering and how to respond with courage, trust, and love.\nYour child will learn:\nWhy God allows suffering and how Jesus shared in it too\nHow to “offer it up” using the Fatima sacrifice prayer\nHow small, daily crosses can help souls in purgatory and bring sinners back to God\nHow to turn emotional hurts—like loneliness, anger, or being made fun of—into opportunities for grace\nHow the saints, especially young saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux and Blessed Carlo Acutis, embraced suffering with heroic love\nHow prayer, the sacraments, and charity give strength in every trial\n\nEach chapter includes reflection questions to spark deeper thought and prayer, making it ideal for family read-alouds, catechism groups, or personal meditation.\nBONUS MATERIALS INCLUDE:\nA “Favorite Prayers” appendix featuring the Fatima sacrifice prayer and other classic devotions\nA “Books to Grow On” section with recommended Catholic titles for young readers\nA special “Note to Parents” on how to model redemptive suffering in the home\n\nWhether your child is going through a difficult season or just needs guidance on how to handle everyday frustrations with grace, Poor Me is a spiritual companion they’ll return to again and again.\nGive your child the tools to carry their cross—not with fear or resentment, but with faith, love, and joy.\n\nFrom the author of God, I Trust Your Plan, I Won't Forget You, and Jesus, This is For You.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0F491Q1BQ\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0F491Q1BQ.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Zannetti, Gina M\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\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: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333629116477,"sku":"BVV.B0F491Q1BQ.VG","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0F491Q1BQ-0.jpg?v=1783637754","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/poor-me-learning-to-love-my-cross-a-catholic-guide-to-suffering-well-for-children","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}