Baptism of the Lord Sunday YEAR B:  January 11, 2015 First Reading:  Genesis 1:1-5 Where the River Begins by Thomas Locker (Written for ages 3-5) Comment:  The opening of Genesis describes how all things began: everything was formless and void, but God was there. God is our...

During this season of Advent, as we prepare for the celebration of God’s gift of love to our world, we wanted to share our own gifts with you, our faithful readers.  Several of our regular writers were asked to share either one of their favorite Christmas books, or just a...

2nd Sunday after Christmas YEAR B:  January 4, 2015 First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14 The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant (Written for ages 3-8) Comment: The Lord says: “See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of t...

Title: Let There Be Peace on Earth Authors: Jill Jackson & Sy Miller Illustrator: David Diaz Publisher: Tricycle Press, Berkeley (October 13, 2009) ISBN: 978-1582462851 Audience: Grades Kindergarten – 12 Summary: One morning, songwriter Jill Jackson awakened with the wor...

1st Sunday after Christmas YEAR B:  December 28, 2014 First Reading:  Isaiah 61:10-62:3 The Jacket I Wear In the Snow by Shirley Neitzel (Written for ages 4-8) Comment:  Isaiah rejoices in the Lord because God “has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with...

Title: Mary’s Treasure Box Author: Carolyn Walz Kramlich Illustrator: Walter Porter Publisher: : Thomas Nelson (September 4, 1998) ISBN: 978-0849958342 Audience: ages 3 -8 Summary: Mammē Mary has a special wooden treasure box, made for her by her son, Jesus.  As she opens the box...

4th Sunday of Advent YEAR B:  December 21, 2014 First Reading:  2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 Good Luck Baby Owls by Giles Milton (Written for ages 2-5) Comment:  Both King David, now at rest from his enemies, and his prophet, Nathan, are ready to build a house for the Lord. King David...

Name of Book:  Thank You, God Author:  J. Bradley Wigger Illustrator:  Jago Publisher:  Eerdmans Books for Young Readers ISBN:  9780802854247 Audience:  3-8 years Summary:  A young girl gives thanks throughout the day for the gifts that God has given. Literary elements at work in...