Heart Talks with Mother God

by Bridget Mary Meehan

Book Overview

Heart Talks with Mother God

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814620698
• ISBN13: 9780814620694
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

The Softer Side of God

I am catholic & found that this book walks a fine line between what could be construed as Mary-worship or even pagan earth-mother worship but I think it strikes just the right note. My 5-year-old dtr seemed to really "get" the message that God is both powerful & nurturing and not really a man or woman but the best of both. Beautiful illustrations.

Mother God

In our society, God is typically portrayed as male. What we tend to ignore is that God is indefinable, a mystery, and not a specific gender. "Heart Talks..." gives us another viewpoint of God- the feminine, nurturing side of God that loves us no matter what-like a mother or grandmother. Beautifully illustrated, the book has 10 Bible-Based prayer stories: "God Birthing the World" (Genesis1:1); "Mother God Watches Over You" (not even one sparrow will fall without God knowing it. Matthew 6:26); "Grandmother God" (Psalm 128:5-6). The adults' preparation guide gives suggestions for making these stories more meaningful for childen- related play activities, questions for reflection and sharing of feelings. Children are invited to jump up in Mother God's lap as she tells them a story from her wonderful book the Bible. As the story and reflection come to a close, they are invited to give Mother God a hug and whisper "I'll be back" as they slide off Her lap. This is a nurturing and comforting book for adults as well. "I'll be back, too".