A Hands-On Advent
 Advent and Christmas seasons are the times that shiny, sparkly and breakable goodies are removed from special boxes and put on display.  And then we want children to keep their hands off. Perhaps the following can help with that dilemma.
As I have started the process of preparing the house for Advent, I thought [...]

                                                  
                                                        Blessing Children
How would a life change, how would the world change if, every night, a parent or both parents held their child and uttered words of blessing?  Isn’t that an amazing concept – to bless your baby, your child every night!? 
“Raising Healthy Babies,” an entry point into Faith Inkubators, provides parents with education and [...]

Let us not be wasteful
Fill our hearts with care
Thank you for this food we eat
And for the food we share. Amen
 
© 2009  Cynthia Langston Kirk

Preparing to Practice the Examen
For the Adults:
St. Ignatius’ Examen provides a tool and encouragement for us to review our actions, inactions (ways we showed love and ways we withheld showing compassion for a person or group) and the events of our day. Practicing the examen in community (i.e. a family gathered around the dining table) [...]

 
Two years ago this month when we had a baby shower for my friend Amy, each person was asked to bring a poem, blessing, etc. for the baby. No one knew the gender and friends and family did not know possible baby names.
This was my gift to the Barron-Gaffords and all the sweet babies of the world.
Feel free [...]

Holy One, you are loving
Full of mercy, full of good
We praise you by the lives we live
And thank you for this food. Amen.
 © August 2009  Cynthia Langston Kirk

I See the Colors God Made by Laura Ann Miller
Illustrated with delicious finds in nature, this is a graphic, cheerful book of colors for beginning readers. The last page of writing states “God made me” and the facing page provides a “frame” pocket for a picture of the baby or toddler.
This has been one of [...]

For the One who is
            Laughter and love
            Justice and peace
            Seeking and discovering
            Healing and grace
            And the Bread of Life
We give thanks today. Amen.
 © August 2009  Cynthia Langston Kirk