A Catholic Woman's Book of Days [Paperback]

Amy Welborn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005

Finding God Every Day

God is present to us in ways too numerous to count. Unfortunately, we are often so busy that we fail to recognize and respond to this active presence. A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days offers daily meditations that clear a spiritual place—a time in our day when we can set our hearts on God. The meditations are brief, pointed, direct, and personal—and will connect you to God’s word and the Catholic faith.

While a number of successful devotionals for women have been published for the general Christian market, A Catholic Woman's Book of Days is the first resource in the Catholic market featuring daily devotions and prayers for women. Written by Amy Welborn, the devotional entries are pointed and brief, and help Catholic women connect their everyday concerns with God's Word in the context of their Catholic faith. Each entry is introduced by a Scripture verse and followed by a one-sentence prayer. These devotions and prayers are sure to provide Catholic women with a dose of God's grace each day of the year.

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Book Description

The only book of days written and designed especially for Catholic women.

Author Amy Welborn has created a one-volume daily
devotional for Catholic women. While a number of
successful devotionals for women have been published
for the general Christian market, A Catholic Woman’s
Book of Days is the fi rst resource of its kind specifi cally
for Catholic women.
The entries are brief, pointed, and written to help
Catholic women connect their everyday concerns with
God’s Word in the context of their Catholic faith. Each
entry is introduced by a Scripture verse and followed
by a one-sentence prayer.
A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days will appeal to the
sensibilities of modern Catholic women while honoring
the sacred traditions of their two-thousand-yearold
faith.

From the Back Cover

Finding God Every Day

God is present to us in ways too numerous to count. Unfortunately, we are often so busy that we fail to recognize and respond to this active presence. A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days offers daily meditations that clear a spiritual place—a time in our day when we can set our hearts on God. The meditations are brief, pointed, direct, and personal—and will connect you to God’s word and the Catholic faith.
 

Finding God Every Day

God is present to us in ways too numerous to count. Unfortunately, we are often so busy that we fail to recognize and respond to this active presence. A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days offers daily meditations that clear a spiritual place—a time in our day when we can set our hearts on God. The meditations are brief, pointed, direct, and personal—and will connect you to God’s word and the Catholic faith.
 

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Loyola Press; First Edition, First edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0829420576
• ISBN-13: 978-0829420579
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Roman Catholicism

More About the Author

I'm a freelance writer living in Birmingham, Alabama. I've written many books on various elements of Catholic life: spirituality, saints and history.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact but Profound, April 10, 2006

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Catholic Woman's Book of Days (Paperback)

I'm a big fan of Amy Welborn's writing, so it's no surprise that I loved A Catholic Woman's Book of Days. At the core of this book, however, lies the reason that I'm a Welborn fan. In succinct fashion, this book manages to educate, provoke and inspire the reader. Each of the daily offerings in the book includes a scripture reference, a two to five paragraph reflection, and a closing prayer. In her introductory remarks, Welborn shares that in this book she's tried to help the reader "clear a spiritual space" in her busy life to recognize the Presence of God.

Like most of the women I know, Welborn is a busy professional, a wife and mother who seems to "do it all" with great success. Perhaps that is why she was able to write this book in a tone that hits home for so many of us. If you're looking to make quiet time and daily prayer a part of your spiritual life, you will find this book to be a wonderful companion. A great gift for women of any age or situation, or a give yourself a treat and add it to your spiritual library.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Catholic Book of Days, May 5, 2008

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kymag (KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Catholic Woman's Book of Days (Paperback)

This book is well written, but it is not relevant to me...over 50, no children. The readings deal with family life joys and problems, most of which I have not experienced. Therefore, I cannot draw meaning from the devotions. Also, the devotions seem to be mostly the story of her life, not any good advice for me. A young woman with children...a stay at home mom...would probably benefit from this book.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting!, March 24, 2006

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A. Hessong "Searching the Faith" (Fairview, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Catholic Woman's Book of Days (Paperback)

As a busy mom, I don't have a lot of time to read "extra" stuff. But, when I saw this book, something called out to me. I now have it in my car. I read the short day's scripture & story and off I go. I find it helps me think of better things through out my day other than the traffic or the myriad of things I have to do. Mrs. Welborne's writting opens your heart to let the Holy Spirit roam free inside you throughout your day!