Life Prayers : From Around the World : 365 Prayers, Blessings, and Affirmations to Celebrate the Human Journey

An eloquent anthology honoring the wonders and challenges of life on earth and celebrating the seasons of our lives. The mysteries and delights of life on earth are illuminated in this richly eclectic collection of poetry, wisdom, prayers, and blessings from thinkers and writers around the world. Here you will find the poetry of Hildgard of Bingen and Gary Snyder; the political wisdom of Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, Jr.; a treasury of women's prayers, classical verse from China and Japan; and beautiful chants and prayers by Native Americans. A joyous affirmation of the human journey in all its forms, in all its struggles and glories. Presents a collection of prayers, affirmations, songs, poems, and blessings organized according to such themes as rites of passage, women's prayers, and moments of grace and illumination THE saying of the great Yes! is the root of all life prayers, and so we begin this book with the prayers of Yes!-with affirmation and blessing for the furtherance of life. Edited By Elizabeth Roberts & Elias Amidon. A Tree Clause Book--t.p. Verso. Includes Index.