Product DescriptionA monk prays deep in the forest. It looks like he is doing just simple, ordinary tasks, such as chopping wood and and tending to his garden. But as he works he is really growing prayer. The monk prays continually throughout the day and night, and, as the seasons pass, he becomes a holy man.
This delightful, beautifully illustrated book teaches children that no matter what they are doing, or what hour of the day it is, they too, can pray.
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Rating: - Excellent source of daily prayer routine
Despite it's spare use of verbiage, thus its appropriateness for 2-year-olds, it has depth for a much older crowd. Adults can benefit from the peek into a contemplative life. Children of all ages can see how they can turn every menial task into a prayer. Soft colors in lovely illustrations and paced with a monastic cadence. Well worth several readings at this house.
Rating: - But as he worked, he was really growing prayer.
Claire Brandenburg's, "The Monk Who Grew Prayer," is a simple and beautifully illustrated tale. It answers the question that is asked by the pilgrim in, The Way of a Pilgrim, "How does one pray without ceasing the way the apostle instructs us to?" This monk joins his daily life to the hours of prayer and the Jesus Prayer. My kids and I love (and plan on sharing) this book.
Rating: - beautiful illustration of how to "pray without ceasing"
A lovely children's story (good for adults as well) of how it is possible practically in everyday life to "pray without ceasing" as Christians are instructed to do. All my kids enjoyed this book and the artwork is beautiful.
Rating: - wonderful introduction to prayer for toddlers
This is currently my 2 1/2 year old son's favorite book. It's a wonderful introduction to the daily cycle of prayers. Very beautifully illustrated. The story is very short and to the point (so that even the youngest child or the child with a short attention span can get through the book easily).
