Synopsis:
This is a pocket-sized collection of 57 prayers for primary school age children. At the start and end of the volume are common traditional prayers, such as the Our Father, Rosary and Prayer of St Francis, but the majority of the prayers is the original work of Margaret Commins. The prayers are grouped into categories, for instance, those for ‘daily use' include prayers on waking, going to sleep and meal times.
The book also includes prayers for ‘special people', ‘special interests', the major liturgical seasons, the sacraments and prayers specifically about Australia, such as the natural environment, Aborigines, bushfires, and ANZAC Day. The work is illustrated throughout with colour drawings, many with an Australian character. The author is a religious Sister of Mercy who has served as an editor at St Pauls Publications for 14 years and also has experience as a primary school teacher.
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