Gifts From Heaven

Providence in Our Family

Those attracted by the way God’s Providence works in the daily lives of real people will find Tom and Mary Hartmann’s reflections to be priceless pearls of wisdom. They describe how God’s Providence has consistently pushed them to reconsider what it means to truly believe in God’s love in both the trials and joys of family life. Their rich experience allows them to share insights on concrete issues like:

• - buying a house
• - providing clothes and toys for ten children
• - making financial choices about education
• - buying cars and taking vacation
• - managing family life with two parents working
• - preparing for retirement

Tom and Mary note that we never know what amazing consequences may follow from our acts of love because when we love, we participate in the actions of God – who is Love.

Professionals in the field of family life (psychologists, social workers, doctors, nurses, spiritual directors, and pastors) will find this an invaluable faith-based resource. Short reflection questions at the end of each chapter provide the perfect starting point for individual daily reflection or for discussion in a faith-sharing group.

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His Mass and Ours

Meditations on Living Eucharistically

As the translations of the New Roman Missal help Catholics see the Eucharistic Liturgy with new eyes, and as they gather in Dublin for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, Brendan Leahy offers this loving explanation of the dual dimension of the Mass – Christ’s gift and our existential participation, His action and our daily cooperation. By reflecting on the parts of the Mass, Leahy draws out the meaning and value of what happens at Mass, and what we say and do in response – from our mental and spiritual state as we enter the church, through the opening procession, to the final blessing and out into the relationships that make up our daily life. Rich descriptions of the theology behind the elements of the Mass are enfleshed by concrete stories of how real people contribute to what Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, wants his great gift of the Eucharist to achieve: shaping families and peoples, tribes and nations, cities, and the cosmos according to the great dream that He shared the night before He died when he prayed to the Father: “that they may all be one” (Jn 17:21).

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About the Series
Books in this series include daily readings for a span of four weeks. Each day includes a short reflection and a spiritual exercise. Small enough to slip into a purse or coat pocket, these books fit easily into everyday routines.

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