Heart Talks With Mother God (Children) | 
| Authors: Bridget Mary Meehan, Regina Madonna Oliver, Betsy Bowen, Barbara Knutson
Creator: Susan K. Sawyer
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1287601
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 48
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.3
ISBN: 0814620698
Dewey Decimal Number: 242.62
EAN: 9780814620694
ASIN: 0814620698
Publication Date: August 1995
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Product Description
No words, no language about God can ever fully reflect the divine mystery. The "loving Father" image is the one with which children are most familar. This book helps children experience another metaphor for God. Its songs, stories, pictures, prayers, and activities introduce children to the nurturing, tender care of Mother God, who loves them unconditionally.
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| Customer Reviews:
The Softer Side of God March 23, 2009
Ms. Nora Harp (Ky, USA)
I am catholic & found that this book walks a fine line between what could be construed as Mary-worship or even pagan earth-mother worship but I think it strikes just the right note. My 5-year-old dtr seemed to really "get" the message that God is both powerful & nurturing and not really a man or woman but the best of both. Beautiful illustrations.
Mother God February 2, 2000
Michele Anderson (Vancouver, WA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
In our society, God is typically portrayed as male. What we tend to ignore is that God is indefinable, a mystery, and not a specific gender. "Heart Talks..." gives us another viewpoint of God- the feminine, nurturing side of God that loves us no matter what-like a mother or grandmother. Beautifully illustrated, the book has 10 Bible-Based prayer stories: "God Birthing the World" (Genesis1:1); "Mother God Watches Over You" (not even one sparrow will fall without God knowing it. Matthew 6:26); "Grandmother God" (Psalm 128:5-6). The adults' preparation guide gives suggestions for making these stories more meaningful for childen- related play activities, questions for reflection and sharing of feelings. Children are invited to jump up in Mother God's lap as she tells them a story from her wonderful book the Bible. As the story and reflection come to a close, they are invited to give Mother God a hug and whisper "I'll be back" as they slide off Her lap. This is a nurturing and comforting book for adults as well. "I'll be back, too".
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