The Monk Who Grew Prayer (Paperback)

~ Claire Brandenburg (Author)

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Although ostensibly a children’s book, The Monk Who Grew Prayer appeals to a wide variety of ages and literary tastes.. -- Essays and Notes, VOlume 10, No. 1

Product Description

A monk prays deep in the forest. It looks like he is doing just simple, ordinary tasks, such as chopping wood and and tending to his garden. But as he works he is really growing prayer. The monk prays continually throughout the day and night, and, as the seasons pass, he becomes a holy man.

This delightful, beautifully illustrated book teaches children that no matter what they are doing, or what hour of the day it is, they too, can pray.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Conciliar Press (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888212667
• ISBN-13: 978-1888212662
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 7.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,878 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful introduction to prayer for toddlers, November 12, 2004

By	C. Blankenstein "cblankens" (vancouver, wa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is currently my 2 1/2 year old son's favorite book. It's a wonderful introduction to the daily cycle of prayers. Very beautifully illustrated. The story is very short and to the point (so that even the youngest child or the child with a short attention span can get through the book easily).

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful illustration of how to "pray without ceasing", December 8, 2007

By	Melissa A. K. Lewis "mom of 5" (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A lovely children's story (good for adults as well) of how it is possible practically in everyday life to "pray without ceasing" as Christians are instructed to do. All my kids enjoyed this book and the artwork is beautiful.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars But as he worked, he was really growing prayer., December 14, 2007

By	James A. Coles Jr. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Claire Brandenburg's, "The Monk Who Grew Prayer," is a simple and beautifully illustrated tale. It answers the question that is asked by the pilgrim in, The Way of a Pilgrim, "How does one pray without ceasing the way the apostle instructs us to?" This monk joins his daily life to the hours of prayer and the Jesus Prayer. My kids and I love (and plan on sharing) this book.