Simple Blessings for Sacred Moments

by Anders, Isabel

• ISBN13: 9780764802218
• ISBN10: 0764802216
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-09-01
• Publisher: Liguori Pubns

Summary

Popular author Isabel Anders brings sacred spirituality into the fabric of everyday life with this beautiful book of blessings. Traditionally celebrated days are highlighted, but a collage of diverse and spiritual words for everyday occasions help the reader enjoy the daily gifts of life. Blessings from a wide variety of faith practices transform often mundane activities into spiritual and sacred gifts. Enriching for any reader, Simple Blessings for Sacred Moments is particularly special for people searching for a heightened sense of spirituality in their daily lives.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Daily Blessings	p. 1
Morning Blessings	p. 3
Blessing on Making the Bed	p. 6
Blessing on Getting Dressed	p. 7
Noon Blessings	p. 8
Evening Blessings	p. 10
Blessings on Meal Preparation	p. 18
Blessings at Table	p. 20
Blessings for All People	p. 26
Blessings on Work	p. 38
Occasional Blessings	p. 45
Blessings in the Event of Disagreements	p. 47
Blessings on the Earth and Natural Things	p. 49
Blessings for Pets and Other Creatures	p. 50
Blessings for Those Who Perform Manual Labor	p. 53
Blessings for the Unemployed	p. 56
Blessings on the Whole of Our Lives	p. 57
Blessings on Sporting Activities	p. 59
Blessings at the Beginning of a Journey	p. 60
Blessings for the Responsible Discharge of Our Duties	p. 62
Blessings for Those on Vacation	p. 64
Blessings on Meetings	p. 65
Blessings for Peace	p. 66
Blessings for Those Undertaking New Ventures	p. 69
Blessing on the Creation of Works of Art	p. 71
Blessing on Artists and Craftspeople	p. 72
Blessings on Church Musicians and Artists	p. 73
Blessings on Business Endeavors	p. 74
Blessings on Buildings and Construction	p. 75
Blessings on Our Houses and Homes	p. 76
Blessings at the Start of the School Year	p. 81
Blessing on New Students	p. 81
Blessings for Teachers	p. 82
Blessings on Our Studies	p. 83
Blessings on the Study of Scriptures	p. 85
Blessing at the Beginning of Holiday Activities	p. 86
Blessings for Hospitality and Welcome	p. 87
Blessings for Good Times and Bad	p. 89
Blessings in Times of Sorrow	p. 91
Blessings in Times of Joy	p. 94
Blessings in Times of Suffering	p. 95
Blessings for Those Who Are Sick and in Pain	p. 99
Blessings in Times of Trial	p. 104
Blessings of Reconciliation	p. 106
Blessing in Times of Transition	p. 113
Blessings in Times of Silence and Retreat	p. 113
Blessings on the Self	p. 116
Blessings for the Discernment of God's Will	p. 121
Blessings in Community	p. 129
Blessings on the Family	p. 131
Blessings for Mercy and Compassion	p. 134
Blessings on the Future	p. 137
Blessings for All Children	p. 139
Blessing for a Safe Birth	p. 140
Blessings on New Parents	p. 141
Blessings for Mothers	p. 142
Blessing for Fathers	p. 143
Blessings on Parents	p. 144
Blessings on the Elderly	p. 145
Blessings on Birthdays	p. 147
Blessings on Wedding Anniversaries	p. 150
Blessing on Engagements	p. 151
Blessings on the Occasion of a Marriage	p. 152
Blessings on Married Life	p. 154
Blessings on a First Communion	p. 156
Blessings on Confirmation	p. 158
Blessings on a Church Congregation	p. 159
Blessing on the Church	p. 162
Blessings on a New Job or New Work	p. 162
Blessing on the Start of a New Project	p. 164
Blessings for Those Who Live Alone	p. 165
Blessings on the Death of a Loved One	p. 166
Blessings on the Poor	p. 167
Blessings for Those Who Are Depressed	p. 171
Blessings for Saintliness	p. 172
Blessing on the Departed	p. 174
Blessings through the Seasons	p. 177
Advent Blessings	p. 179
Blessing for the Advent Wreath	p. 181
Blessing for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree	p. 181
Blessings for Christmas	p. 182
Hanukkah Blessings	p. 185
Kwanzaa Blessings	p. 186
Winter Blessings	p. 188
Epiphany Blessings	p. 189
Lenten Blessings	p. 192
Ascension Blessings	p. 198
Rogation/Planting Blessings	p. 200
Easter Blessings	p. 202
Spring Blessings	p. 205
Pentecost Blessings	p. 208
Summer Blessing	p. 211
Blessing for the Feast of the Trinity	p. 212
Blessing for All Saints' Day	p. 213
Blessing for All Souls' Day	p. 214
Harvest Blessings	p. 214
Blessings for Patriotic Occasions	p. 217
Blessings for Good Government	p. 218
Blessing for the Armed Forces	p. 221
Thanksgiving Blessings	p. 221
Blessing for New Year's Eve	p. 225
Selected Resources and Acknowledgments	p. 227
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