{"product_id":"the-little-oratory-a-beginners-guide-to-praying-in-the-home-9781622821761","title":"The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeeping a faithful prayer life with your family isn't easy. From herding distracted children to managing the seemingly endless litany of prayers and devotions, our spiritual life all too often feels frantic and burdensome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the way it should be. Our prayer life, our family life, and our work life should - and can! - be in harmony. When they are, our family is a powerhouse of grace, and Our Lord transforms our home into a little Eden - a little bit of heaven on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith simplicity and holy wisdom, authors David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler show you how to bring peace to your home by integrating your family into the calm, truly joyful way of Mother Church. Her feasts and seasons, prayers and devotions are gifts that draw us closer to God and unfold before us His marvelous plan of salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help you live the liturgical life of the Church more fully, David and Leila reclaim here an almost lost tradition that families used for centuries to build a beautiful bridge between home and church: the little oratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsisting of a modest table and icons, the little oratory is a visible sign of spiritual awareness and devotion. It extends the Eucharistic worship of the Mass into the heart of your home, spiritually nourishing your family and preparing them to transform the world through prayer and charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding your own little oratory is simple, and in these pages you'll discover just how easy it is. In fact, you likely have most of the pieces in your home already except, perhaps, the sacred art. That's why we've included here seven full-colored icons that are ready for framing, enabling you to get started right away!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy following the wise advice in this book, you'll discover the peace and love that flows from a home that is focused on Christ. You'll also learn . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use sacred art to strengthen your prayer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to extend Catholic beliefs and devotions into every room of the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Liturgy of the Hours is important and how it can make your family holy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to pray the Rosary with children and keep the rowdiest of them calm and reverent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe active role children can and should play in the prayer life of the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do when only one parent takes the spiritual life seriously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to overcome the feeling that you're too busy to pray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical ways to extend the liturgical life into your workplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd countless other tips to help you practice your faith in the heart of your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eClick here to view and download \u003ci\u003eThe Little Oratory\u003c\/i\u003e coloring pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Clayton is an internationally acclaimed Catholic artist, teacher, and published writer on sacred art, liturgy, and culture. He is known for his own popular blog, TheWayOfBeauty.org, and has been the writer on sacred art for the New Liturgical Movement website for over five years. Clayton is the founder of the Way of Beauty program, which has been taught for college credit, featured on television, and is now presented in this book. His work as an artist has been featured in national press in the UK and US, and his commissions include St. Luigi Scrosoppi for the London Oratory. He is currently provost of Pontifex University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641456300306,"sku":"9781622821761","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_efb39ad9-9254-4091-a948-2ea76ff1682c.jpg?v=1733017916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-oratory-a-beginners-guide-to-praying-in-the-home-9781622821761","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}