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The Prayer Book for Tired Parents features relatable, real-life reflections on the struggles that parents with young children face, as well as heartwarming stories on how they can make you a stronger parent and a better Catholic. You will also find traditional prayers and popular devotions related to parenting, along with a list of reverent reminders to facilitate family prayer and practice of the Faith. This handy “springboard to sanctity” also includes
- Reflection questions and tips from seasoned parents on forming children in our world of activities and technology
- Inspiration from the lives of the saints who will intercede for you in your work as parents
- Practical resources to root your family in Catholic conviction and stoke your fervor for the Faith
- Techniques for forming habits of prayer and gratitude in your daily life, individually and as a family
- Appreciable and attainable ways to cultivate charity and grow in the love of God
- Sacramental strategies for fostering virtue, combating vice, and establishing healthy routines
EWTN Foundress Mother Angelica once quipped, “I want you to have a new concept of holiness. You’ve got to be holy where you are: washing the dishes, at the office, at school. Where you are, you can be holy there.” Like parenthood, the road to holiness is challenging and can be exhausting; this book will give you confidence in knowing that you have a plan of action, that you are not alone, and that countless other parents have grown in their love for God despite life’s myriad challenges.
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Praise for “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents”
“I’ve known Debbie since her early days at EWTN nearly a decade ago, and have watched her strive to practice Mother Angelica’s spirituality as a wife and mother. In The Prayer Book for Tired Parents, she and David apply the wisdom of the saints to the highs and lows of parenthood— helping all to follow Mother Angelica’s famous exhortation: ‘We are all called to be great saints – don’t miss the opportunity!” I’m sure Reverend Mother would be proud.”
RAYMOND ARROYO, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF EWTN NEWS, FOX NEWS ANALYST
“This book is an indispensable resource for the tired and overwhelmed parent. David and Debbie Cowden have created a beautiful guide that will help you find your way back to peace and sanity.”
JEN FULWILER, STANDUP COMIC AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF “SOMETHING OTHER THAN GOD”
“The Prayer Book for Tired Parents is a gentle guide for parents with young children, encouraging them to develop a REAL spiritual life for the family in a way that doesn’t feel like a burden, and that won’t lead to burnout. Dave and Debbie’s tips make it feel possible for busy families to be holy families.”
CHRIS STEFANICK, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF REAL LIFE CATHOLIC
“As someone who knows what it’s like to be tired, when I read the Cowdens’ words, I recognize their wisdom. This is a rich treasury of Catholic devotions, practices, and tips on how to parent in a healthy, holy way. All things are possible with the grace of God, but often, God waits to be asked before He gives us the grace. The Cowdens show you how to live in relationship with God, the Church, and your family all at the same time, come riches or poverty, come mess or tidiness, come tiredness or rest. This book will be a great aid to those who are looking for answers!”
VERY REVEREND CHRIS ALAR, MIC, DIRECTOR OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MARIAN HELPERS, PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR OF THE MARIAN FATHERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ARGENTINA
“A do-it-yourself prayer kit for all parents striving to grow their family in holiness while bleary eyed and oh so tired. An honest account to the realities of family life, Debbie and Dave’s Prayer Book for Tired Parents will undoubtedly be the go-to resource for generations of new parents. Every home needs one copy within reach, and at least one copy to gift family and friends.”
PAOLA CISKANIK, FOUNDER, CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY
“This book is honest and down-to-earth. If you are a parent, or a parent-to-be, and you have the desire to keep God first in your life and the lives of your spouse and children, then you need to keep this book close at hand. It is filled with a host of practical tips on how to make prayer a priority, on how to pray, as well as all sorts of prayers that you can lift straight from the pages and weave into the daily fabric of your family life. It also gives the tired parent a lot of understanding, encouragement, and motivation to get up and just keep going. Excellent job Dave and Debbie!”
JOHN MARTIGNONI, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN SOCIETY, AUTHOR OF “BLUE COLLAR APOLOGETICS”
“Readable, funny, poignant, and full of practical wisdom. As tired parents ourselves, we greatly appreciate this resource David & Debbie Cowden!”
JACKIE AND BOBBY ANGEL, AUTHORS AND SPEAKERS
“The Prayer Book for Tired Parents is an excellent resource for the everyday mother or father who needs encouragement and support in those difficult moments. If you just had a baby or have several children, it’s refreshing to know you are not alone.”
CRYSTALINA EVERT, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND HOST OF “WOMEN MADE NEW” ON EWTN RADIO
“This outstanding book is a treasure for tired parents who love the Lord and who, in spite of being tired, want to share that love with their children. It is full of practical ideas and resources to help parents follow the exhortation of the Church in On Christian Marriage to “raise up fellow-citizens of the saints and members of God’s household…I found the ideas, worksheets, explanations, prayers and resources in the Prayer Book for Tired Parents to be remarkably helpful, insightful and moving to me, personally. I think every parent, tired or not, will profit from this book.”
LAURA BERQUIST, FOUNDER OF MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE SCHOOL
“A Wealth of Catholic Prayers and Practices – Journey with Debbie and David as they share many rich devotions and prayer practices and, even better, how to implement these into your life. As a mother of young children, I was inspired by their dedication and love for the Catholic faith!”
EMILY JAMINET, AUTHOR OF “SECRETS OF THE SACRED HEART” AND DIRECTOR OF THE SACRED HEART ENTHRONEMENT NETWORK
“To paraphrase G. K. Chesterton, a sharp eyed social observer: If prayer is worth doing, it is worth doing tired. Making more time for God as you make more time for your children is more doable than exhausted parents know. “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents” is chock-full of ways and times to touch the face of God as you touch the face of your children.”
DR. RAY GUARENDI, CATHOLIC PSYCHOLOGIST, AUTHOR, AND TV HOST
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