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a prayerful reflection on the Catholic faith

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The original book is the poem book featured here. Now, in addition, there are two Bible Studies that stem from the poem book, along with Scripture and The Catechism of the Catholic Church.


1) Pondering the Eucharist 

2) Pondering Parenthood


The description of all three books is included below.

Poems Pictures Prayers & Ponderings,

a prayerful reflection on the Catholic faith


On October 28, 2014, this lovely book was granted the designations of Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur:


Nihil Obstat: Lawrence DiPaolo, Jr., Phd., Censor

University of St. Thomas, Houston


 Imprimatur: +Joe S. Vasquez, S.T.L., D.D.

Bishop of Austin


The nihil obstat and imprimatur are a declaration that a book is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the nihil obstat and the imprimatur agree with the concerns, opinions, or statement expressed therein.
Pondering the Holy Eucharist Bible Study Guide

"Pondering the Holy Eucharist" begins with the beauty of the sacred, through poetry and art from "Poems Pictures Prayers & Ponderings", and then refers to Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church from the Catechism. Each lesson ends with a link to a beautifully appropriate Catholic hymn.

Each of the three elements incorporates questions to guide group discussion, with space for making notes in the guide book. A pondering on the lesson summarizes the teaching and leads into Personal Reflection during the week. 

The seven lessons are:

1. The Purpose of Life, inspired by the Poem -- “Food for the Journey”


2. A Great Foreshadowing, inspired by the Poem --  “Holocaust of the Lamb”


3. Who Is This “Lamb of God”?, inspired by the Poem --  “Salvation’s Name”


4. True Food and True Drink, inspired by the Reading -“The Gospel According to John”


5. Pentecost, inspired by the Poem --  “Revealed Truth”


6. The Sacrifice of the Mass, inspired by the Reflection --  “The Sacrifice of the Mass”


7. The Paschal Banquet,  inspired by the Art -- “I will be with you always

 until . . ."


And -- Afterthoughts: Sacrifice of Praise and This is hard. 




Pondering Parenthood Bible Study Guide

"Pondering Parenthood" is a nine-week Bible Study which can be used by an individual couple, a group of couples, or in a Mom's or Dad's Group. The Study Guide also includes an adaptation for a couples' weekend retreat.

Three elements are incorporated in order to open discussion between couples in regard to the beauties and challenges of parenting in our world today. They will learn truths of being parents as God intended and as revealed in Scripture and taught in The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Each lesson opens with a poem and art from "Poems Pictures Prayers & Ponderings". The nine lessons are:



1. What do God and the Church have to say about Marriage? (Matrimony)


2. Anticipating Parenthood

Poem - “Mary and the Word”

3. Motherhood

Poem - “Mary’s Place in Our Hearts”


4. Fatherhood

Poem - “Unwavering Trust”


5. Pure Love

Poem - “Pure Love”


6. Sacraments and the Little Ones

Poem - “A Little Three-Pea Pod” (Baptism)


7. Love, Laws and Legacy

Poem - “Even Games Have Rules” (Confirmation)


8. To Forgive and To Be Forgive

Poem - “The Fate of Judas” (Reconciliation)


9. Food for the Journey

“The Gospel According to John” (The Eucharist)

“An Excerpt from Eucharistic Prayer IV”

“I am with you always . . .”





The Poem Book and 
Pondering the Holy Eucharist Bible Study Guide Set
The Bible Study requires the two companion books for the study. If you do not already have the poem book, you will need both books.



The Poem Book and 
Pondering Parenthood Bible Study Guide Set
The Bible Study requires the two companion books for the study. If you do not already have the poem book, you will need both books.


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