{"product_id":"my-path-to-heaven-9780918477484","title":"My Path to Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range: 9 and up \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor your children: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Path to Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis unique book is: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical: \u003c\/b\u003e it focuses on proper devotion and right action, not feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerious: \u003c\/b\u003e it acknowledges and speaks to the deep seriousness that attentive parents know lies in the hearts of even the very youngest children\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstantial: \u003c\/b\u003e it considers central points of the Faith and addresses the issues that face every Christian, even the youngest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrayerful: \u003c\/b\u003e by speaking reverently of holy things, it inspires children to develop in devotion to Jesus, Mary, and the saints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScriptural: \u003c\/b\u003e chapters include numerous Scripture references\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ways to help your child make good choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victory promised to those who try to be holy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree will: a great gift (and a great responsibility)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's overwhelming mercy and patience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrist's plan to train children to follow Him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's generosity: why He deserves all our love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatan: how your child can avoid the Devil's traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaven: why now is the time to begin seeking it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFr. Geoffrey Bliss, S.J. (1874-1952) was a Jesuit priest, writer, and teacher. Born in Oxford, England, he was one of twelve children. He entered the Society of Jesus at age 18. Fr. Bliss spent most of his priesthood spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1920, he became the editor of the magazine \u003ci\u003eMessenger of the Sacred Heart\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1928, he began the magazine \u003ci\u003eChildren's Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625777631506,"sku":"9780918477484","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_67af78d2-fd28-4073-bc72-cca33ce46d6c.jpg?v=1732639571","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-path-to-heaven-9780918477484","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}