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The power of a woman is most concretely observed in the seeds she plants, day after day, in the lives of those around her. Soul Garden is a large size volume collection of personal stories, essays, poems, and recipes written to cultivate the motherly role of women by offering inspiration, camaraderie, and encouragement.
The contributors from across the country and around the world invite readers to put away their screens and to pick up this lovely, tangible book, where they can find nourishment for the soul and tips for the practical life.
Among the nine chapters are “Nurture”, about caring for the children and the other people God places in women’s lives; “Ponder”, which considers the lessons, blessings, and challenges of motherhood; “Dwell”, which suggests ways to create a beautiful home, regardless of a woman’s budget; and “Fiat”, in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the model woman.
Soul Garden aims to strengthen the heart of the mother, which is to strengthen the heart of the Church and of society itself.
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The power of a woman is most concretely observed in the seeds she plants, day after day, in the lives of those around her. Soul Garden is a large size volume collection of personal stories, essays, poems, and recipes written to cultivate the motherly role of women by offering inspiration, camaraderie, and encouragement.
The contributors from across the country and around the world invite readers to put away their screens and to pick up this lovely, tangible book, where they can find nourishment for the soul and tips for the practical life.
Among the nine chapters are “Nurture”, about caring for the children and the other people God places in women’s lives; “Ponder”, which considers the lessons, blessings, and challenges of motherhood; “Dwell”, which suggests ways to create a beautiful home, regardless of a woman’s budget; and “Fiat”, in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the model woman.
Soul Garden aims to strengthen the heart of the mother, which is to strengthen the heart of the Church and of society itself.
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Rica is sick and needs an operation. Through her relationship with her grandmother and a mysterious encounter with Saint Hildegard of Bingen, she sees the beauty of the world and the gift of life in a new light. Based on the writings of Saint Hildegard, this book for young people is a meditation on the wonders of creation and the Creator, who makes and loves all things.
First published in 1885, Stevenson's verses so truly reflect the feelings of young children--about being small, the bliss of going up in a swing so high, discovering one's shadow, happiness and sorrow and dreaming--that they have never ceased to be an essential part of a child's library. Robinson's beautiful pictures originally appeared in 1896 in the first illustrated edition.
Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer.
While Isa is off at sleepaway orchestra camp, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth, and Laney are stuck at home in the brownstone with nothing to do but get on one another’s nerves. But when catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbor, their sleepy summer transforms in an instant as the Vanderbeeker children band together to do what they do best: make a plan. They will create the most magical healing garden in all of Harlem.
The New York Times bestselling Vanderbeekers series is perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. As ALA Booklist commented in a starred review: “Few families in children’s literature are as engaging or amusing as the Vanderbeekers, even in times of turmoil.”
The series includes:
