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Tables of Contents for Circle of Grace
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
xiii
Introduction
1
16
PART 1: FORMING THE CIRCLE
The Lost Language of The Heart: Why You Should Pray with Your Children
17
17
Communion and Chaos: An Earthy Spirituality of Family Life
34
19
The Soul in Paraphrase: Stages in Your Child's Prayer Life (and Yours)
53
25
Praying Together As a Family: A How-To Guide
78
39
PART 2: WITHIN THE CIRCLE---THE PRAYERS
The Rhythms of Time
117
61
Morning Prayers
A Family Morning Prayer Service
Evening Prayers
A Family Evening Prayer Service
Parental Blessings
Holy Days
Jewish Holy Days
Christian Holy Days
Splendor in the Ordinary
178
27
Graces and Table Prayers
Grace before Meals
Grace after Meals
Seasonal Graces
Graces for National Holidays
Blessings
For the Home
For Friends, Neighbors, Relatives
For Pets
For Safe Travel
Rites of Passage: Challenges and Transitions in a Child's Life
205
38
Birth/Siblings
Birthday Prayers
School
Coming-of-Age Prayers
Work
Illness and Times of Need
When Someone Dies
Prayers from the Heart
243
60
Giving Thanks
Praise
Petition: Asking God for Things
Seeking Forgiveness
Silent Prayer and Meditation
``Short Attention Span Prayers''
Prayers for Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and All Those Who Love Children
Make Us Mindful of the Needs of Others
303
50
The Spirit of Service
Celebrating Diversity
The Poor and the Homeless
Victims of War and Political Persecution
Peace and Justice
The Environment
Going Further In: Resources for Family Prayer
353
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