Author : Amy Nolfo-Wheeler
Publisher : Noel Studio Incorporated
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 38,44 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780965253109
A child angel discovers that the special purpose of children in Heaven is to care for pets until they are reunited with their human companions.
Author : Daniel P. Horan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 20,8 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1978701543
The predominant “stewardship model” of creation is the result of an intentional effort to correct approaches that reinforce human sovereignty and the resulting environmental degradation. However, as All God’s Creatures argues, the stewardship model actually does not offer a correction but rather reinscribes many of the very same pitfalls. After close analysis of the stewardship model, this book identifies scriptural, theological, and philosophical sources to support the adoption of a “community of creation” paradigm. Drawing on postcolonial theory, this book proposes the concept of “planetarity” as a framework for conceiving the relationship between human and nonhuman creation, and the Creator, in a new way. This theoretical framework is grounded by a retrieval of the medieval Franciscan theological and philosophical tradition. The result is what can be called a postcolonial Franciscan theology of creation imagined in terms of planetarity, providing a constructive and nonanthropocentric response to the need for a new conceptualization of the doctrine of creation.
Author : Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Mormon women
ISBN : 9781562362263
Author : Bill Staines
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 36,46 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Celebrates how all the animals in the world make their own music in their own way, some singing low, some singing higher.
Author : Kim McLean
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 19,48 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1426755783
Sometimes human communication falls short in conveying spiritual truth. God speaks through whatever means He chooses and often he chooses animals. Dogs teach unconditional love. The purr of a kitten can bring peace. Horses show us how to harness our strength with grace. Paws to Reflect offers gentle daily reflections for those who seek to grow spiritually by observing the animal kingdom and all the lessons it teaches.
Author : Debra Farrington
Publisher : Paraclete Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 37,49 MB
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1612611737
All God's Creatures provides a complete Blessing of the Animals liturgy, as well as other prayers and rituals, for use in church or anywhere that animals are blessed! If you live with a dog, cat, or some other domestic animal, you already know that these treasured creatures are not just pets, but members of the family. Debra K. Farrington, who has lived with animals most of her life, explores the spiritual aspects of our relationships with these beloved friends--from everyday caring for their needs, to marking the extraordinary moments of birth, illness and death. Full of warmth and wisdom, this essential resource includes chapters on: Training and Compassion-and how to balance the two Caring for the Sick--ethical concerns Rest in Peace--rituals, blessings, and more Tell Me Your Name--discerning the personality of your companion “By viewing companion animals as a gift from God rather than objects that do the will of humans, Debra Farrington helps owners realize a greater sense of responsibility toward their own pets, and shows how the humane care and training of their animals leads to a more fulfilling experience for both.” - Barbara Demarest, canine and feline behavior consultant A percentage of the author’s profits on this book will be donated to PAWS of Central Pennsylvania, a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group.
Author : Christopher Steck, SJ
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 15,75 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 162616715X
The book is the first of its kind to draw together in conversation the views of the early Church, contemporary biblical and theological scholarship, and post-conciliar teachings. Steck develops a comprehensive, Catholic theology of animals based on an in-depth exploration of Catholicism's fundamental doctrines—trinitarian theology, Christology, pneumatology, eschatology, and soteriology. All God's Animals makes two central claims. First, we can hope that God will include animals of the present age in the kingdom inaugurated by Christ. Second, because of this inclusion, our responses to animals should be guided by the values of the kingdom. As Christians await the final liberation of all creation, they are to be witnesses to God’s kingdom by embodying its ideals in their relations with animal life. Because the kingdom's fullness is yet to come and because our world remains marked by the wounds of sin, however, Christian treatment of animals will at times require acts that are at odds with the kingdom’s ideals (for example, those causing suffering and death). Steck examines each of these ideas and explores all of their complexities.
Author : Karen Hill
Publisher : Little Simon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,86 MB
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442401884
From puppies to zebras, children can celebrate their favorite cuddly animals in this touch-and-feel board book filled with fuzzy fur textures. With soft illustrations of adorable baby animals and warm rhythmic text, this sweet prayer of thanks is perfect for little ones as they grow in their faith.
Author : Helen Haidle
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 22,88 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1614582033
A creation devotional for children ages 6-10, which shows detailed, pen and ink illustrations of animals - mammals, insects, birds - paired with a description of each, then an application for the youthful reader. In exploring God’s awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God’s design for them. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we all rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special, and He has great love and a plan for us.
Author : Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 23,11 MB
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1496452666
A dog’s love is one of life’s greatest blessings. Your dog doesn’t ask you to be anyone other than yourself. When you’re with your dog, you don’t have to worry about what you say or what you look like; all your canine friend wants is you (and food, and belly rubs, and treats). But dogs are even more than our best friends—they can be our wise teachers, sharing lessons that stay in our hearts forever. Every day, they show us the value of listening and loyalty; what it means to trust and obey; and the importance of just sitting with someone and being a friend. God has given us animals, ultimately, to point us to Himself—to the One who is always there and who loves unconditionally. Pawverbs for a Dog Lover’s Heart is a collection of stories with beautiful photographs, each featuring a real-life animal and sharing a principle from the book of Proverbs. You’ll not only find inspiring and heartwarming tales, but spiritual truths to touch your heart and remind you of God’s unfailing love, wisdom, and grace.
