Mary Kay Rehard

The family is a laboratory, a place of experimentation and creative exploration in learning about love, forgiveness, and the kingdom of heaven. In this laboratory, we try, we fail, we try again, and we grow. We strive to approach our children's religious education in the confidence that they have a rich inner life and contributions to make to our spiritual lives. The L'Arche and Taize communities have influenced the author in her vocation as mother and religious educator. In this pamphlet, she writes of those influences and the insights and practices that help create healthy family environments and nurture the spirituality of children and their parents.… (más)

This is an excellent treatment of issues of nurturing spirituality in families and children, both inspiring and practical. Note that it is not only for parents, but for anyone in family or community, or even just interested in what prayer is. That said, it should be made available to every meeting's parents, grandparents, and First Day School committee. There is wisdom here on deep questions and spiritual growth. She draws extensively on the intentional family and community practices of the L'Arche and Taize communities, citing some helpful resources. There are many practical suggestions for family practices and support.… (más)