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Thoughts
from the
Archbishop
of Seattle
Most
Reverend Alex J. Brunett, D.D.,Ph.D.
I think
Homework from Heaven can be a helpful source to assist mothers in their
formation in the faith and provide them access to Scripture, Catholic Tradition
and religious imagination that supports their role as mother, teacher and model
of Christian life. Some of the qualities that recommend the book are:
- Wide-use
of Scripture throughout the book;
- Inclusion
of all the Sacraments and encouragement of both participation in
sacramental life and a sacramental vision of life;
- Inclusion,
in a useful way, of devotions like The Stations of the Cross, Saints,
personal prayer, Mysteries of the Rosary etc.;
- Encouragement
of a practical knowledge of the Works of Mercy and the Gifts of the
Spirit;
- Reflections
on the meaning of sacrifice in the context of the passion of Christ and
the life of Mary.
I appreciated that the teaching is not academic and emerges from personal witness
and experience of the authors. This would be a useful book for a pastoral
minister to offer to a new mother or to share with a mother's group to
encourage the development of family life in the faith.
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Reader
Reflections
I read your book. I am very
impressed with it. As my children grew up, I read various books about family
and family activities, but your book is so much more. You are also educating
the mothers in the Catholic faith and scripture. But even more than that, you
are sharing your own faith and developing the spirituality of the mothers. As
they grow in their spirituality, their new relationship with God will extend to
their family members.
Judy Theine
(Olympia, WA)
What a beautiful, inspiring book! You certainly have written
an interesting “manual” for parents who will be anxious and excited about
reading the next page and the next page - and the next. It's a joy to read it.
You have spent many prayerful hours searching scripture and immersing yourself
in His Word and love.
Sister
Ruthella Lamm (St. Paul, MN)
I think this
book is a treasure for mothers, mothers-to-be and the next generation of
mothers. It guides you along the spiritual path of motherhood, because it gives
you concrete ways to raise your children in the faith.
Margaret
Tolan (West Linn, OR)
Homework from
Heaven is an excellent source of “soul
food” for mothers as they strive to nourish and nurture the gifts that
God has blessed them with in their children. Our Parish is
considering giving it to parents as a part of our baptismal preparation
program.
Diane
Sonneman (East St. Louis, IL)
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