Each of the ten reflections in The Gift of Grandparenting, complete with lively examples and suggestions, focuses upon opportunities for sharing the gifts that each generation holds for the other—opportunities to play, to teach, to grow, to trust, to serve, to limit, to heal, to remember, to love, and to dance. Paperback, 160 pages, Ave Maria Press, September 2003
Product Text: Blueprints for a Godly Man: First begin with faith in God to make a firm foundation, Framing walls of truthfulness and earnest dedication.Then, hammer home good values with word as well as deed, Asking God for His design to meet your every need. As your life takes shape and form, let God inspect each part, Insuring there is room for Him and love within your heart. - Rita S. Beer
Time and Again, you've been a mentor and a friend, a wise and helpful counselor. Time and again, you're the one I've turned to whenever I was in need. Time and again, I've wanted to tell you how much I admire and love you. Quantity
And God Said, "It's Good!" takes the sport of football and compares this favorite Sunday pastime to the Bible -- and it works. Once again, Gary Graf combines his love of sports with the Bible, resulting in an amusing and fun-loving book that delights any sports fan.
Comparisons include Hail Mary passes and answered prayers; immaculate receptions and Immaculate Conceptions; football stadiums and cathedrals; biblical verses and double reverses, plus good books and playbooks. These and many more parallels fill this lively and entertaining book every Catholic sports fan will love!
On any Sunday, you can bet some are brought closer to the spirit of the sport while others are more connected to the bible. The twenty chapters in this book compare football and the bible--with remarkable results!
*"Forgiveness and good works were just pre-game drills for the Lord's true purpose here on earth."
*"God rested on Sunday. Football is mostly played on Sunday. Coincidence? I think not."
Any author who can find similarities between the dazzling colors of a football team and the colorful vestments of a priest--needs to have his book read cover to cover. A delightful read for everyone--even if you're not remotely interested in football. Ligouri Publications Fall 2007, Hardcover 192 pages.
