Heart Talks With Mother God - Hardcover

Meehan, Bridget Mary; Oliver, Regina Madonna; Bowen, Betsy; Knutson, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814620698 ISBN 13: 9780814620694

Publisher: Liturgical Pr, 1995

Synopsis

Discusses the Scriptural basis for the idea of God as Mother, provides related meditations for children, and suggests ways to share the concept with them

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

No words, no language about God can ever fully reflect the divine mystery. The "loving Father" image with which most children are familiar tells them much about our God, but it cannot say it all. Heart Talks with Mother God is an extraordinary book for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to help young children experience another metaphor for God. Its stories, songs, pictures, prayers, and activities introduce children to the nurturing, tender care of Mother God, who loves them unconditionally. These stories tell girls "yes, I am created in God's image," and they introduce both girls and boys to the feminine face of God found in Scripture. Heart Talks with Mother God includes ten Scripture-inspired, beautifully illustrated "prayer stories" for children. A "preparation guide" for parents, teachers, and other adult caregivers suggests ways in which these stories can be used to minister to children?including those who do not have a male caregiving figure in their lives. A "story guide" suggests ways to lead into and out of the individual stories so that they become prayer experiences. Three songs celebrate the life-giving nature of God. Heart Talks with Mother God is more than just a storybook for children; it is a moment of prayer spent in a mother's tender embrace.". . . the quality of the writing and the illustrations is exceptionally good." The Christian Ministry"Heart Talks with Mother God is the treasure trove find of the season." Book Room Review"This is a wonderful 8 1/2 x 11 sized learning book for child and adult alike. Ten biblical narratives, each of which focuses on a feminine metaphor for God, are simply told and beautifully illustrated. . . . Children will both learn from and delight in this book. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers will be grateful for its insights and guidance." The Bible Today"Parents, teachers and caregivers who would like to help children to see also the feminine face of God will find an attractive means in this book with its new perspective on favorite Bible stories and its full-color, full-page illustrations of those stories." Prairie MessengerTen Scripture-inspired stories:God Birthing the World (Genesis 1:1)The Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10)The Parable of the Leaven (Matthew 13:33)God, a Nurturing Mother (Isaiah 66:11, 12b, 13a)Mother God Watches over You (Matthew 6:26)Mother Hen (Matthew 23:37)Grandmother God (Psalm 128:5-6)Mother Eagle (Deuteronomy 32:11)Mary, Mother of Jesus, Shows Us God's Mothering Love (Luke 2:42-46, 48)Mary Shows Us the Givingness of God (Luke 2:4-8)

Review:

..".the treasure trove find of the season." "Children will both learn from and delight in this book. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers will be grateful for its insights and guidance." "Parents, teachers, and caregivers who would like to help children to see also the feminine face of God will find an attractive means in this book with its new perspective on favorite Bible stories and its full-color, full-page illustrations of those stories."

About this edition

• Publisher: Liturgical Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0814620698
• ISBN 13: 9780814620694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Sawyer Susan K.