His white hat is called a zucchetto, and he wears red shoes. But what does the Pope have to say to me?

About this Book:

What if the words of the Pope-or many popes-were offered in language so accessible that young Catholics could understand them? That is what Pauline Kids offers in this series of prayer books: Thoughts and Prayers of the Pope for Young Catholics.

With the permission of Libreria Editrice Vaticana, we have adjusted the often difficult vocabulary and sentence structure used by popes in ways that are faithful to the original texts, yet easy to read for young people. Centered on spiritual themes, and filled with stunning photographs, every page is a contemporary, four-color meditation space that encourages prayer, affirms Catholic identity, and expresses the unity and continuity of our faith through the ages. Each volume also includes a section of short biographies of the popes that have been met in its pages.

Adoring Jesus with the Holy Father includes teachings and prayers of twelve popes about the Holy Eucharist, set in the context of a holy hour. Themes include: making time for God, the real presence, the Eucharist as a holy sacrifice, the Eucharist as communion, loving Jesus, the Mass, becoming the Body of Christ, and the Eucharist as bread for the world. This volume also contains the prayers for exposition and benediction.

These four-color, designer, soft cover prayer books are perfect for sacramental gifts and can be used for private prayer or in school, religious education, or family settings.

Features & Benefits:

• Makes the difficult language of popes accessible to young readers.
• Encourages prayer and devotion to the Eucharist and the Virgin Mary.
• Four-color on every page, portable size, designer soft cover, with bookmark end flaps.
• Includes short biographies of the popes whose words are contained in each volume.
• Excellent sacramental or other occasion gift book.
• Perfect for ages 10-14, and for new Catholics.

About the Editor:

A wife and mother of eight, Jaymie Stuart Wolfe is an editor of children's books at Pauline Kids. Jaymie's biweekly column, "Under My Roof," has appeared in Boston's Archdiocesan newspaper The Pilot since 1995. As an author, her books include the award-winning Expecting a Miracle, and The Call to Adoption (both with Pauline Books & Media). As a lay ecclesial minister, Jaymie directed adult faith formation, children's sacramental preparation, and liturgical music ministry at the parish level. Jaymie is a 1983 convert to the Catholic faith and a graduate of Harvard University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Ministry degree from St. John's Seminary.

Product Details:

Binding: Paperback
Category: Junior High / Inspiration / Prayer
Trim size: 6 1/8 x 4 3/8
Pages: 96

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