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Path to Heaven
By author: Fr. Geoffrey Bliss
By artist: Caryll Houselander
An old-fashioned “Retreat-in-a-Book”
. . . to help them ponder the truths of the Faith and live lives
of holiness in accordance with those truths
Based on the traditional St. Ignatius retreat (trusted
by Catholics for centuries) and adapted for children, this clear,
simple, thoughtful presentation of the Faith is invaluable for parents
seeking to form their children in holiness.
My Path to Heaven covers such essentials of the
Faith as God’s will, angels, Heaven and Hell, the Fall of
man, the Holy Trinity, the Incarnation, the Nativity, the Passion,
salvation, the sacraments, faith, hope, love, and contrition, and
it teaches children the relevance of these truths in their lives
and in the decisions they make.
This unique book is:
Practical: it focuses on proper devotion and right
action, not feelings
Serious: it acknowledges and speaks to the deep
seriousness that attentive parents know lies in the hearts of even
the very youngest children
Substantial: it considers central points of the
Faith and addresses the issues that face every Christian, even the
youngest
Prayerful: by speaking reverently of holy things,
it inspires children to develop in devotion to Jesus, Mary, and
the saints
Scriptural: chapters include numerous Scripture
references
Among the topics:
- Three ways to help your child make good choices
- The victory promised to those who try to be holy
- Free will: a great gift (and a great responsibility)
- God's overwhelming mercy and patience
- Christ's plan to train children to follow Him
- God's generosity: why He deserves all our love
- Satan: how your child can avoid the Devil's traps
- Heaven: why now is the time to begin seeking
it
My Path to Heaven is best for children ages
9 to 12, but beginning readers and even nonreaders can also enjoy
the rich illustrations.
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