{"product_id":"mandalas-candles-and-prayer-a-simply-centered-advent-9780835817226","title":"Mandalas, Candles, and Prayer: A Simply Centered Advent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow down, simplify, and add a burst of color to your Advent this year. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiritual practice of coloring mandalas, lighting candles, and praying regularly can help us stay centered on God during this busy time of year. Based on the four candles of the Advent wreath, this coloring book for adults weaves together the popular practice of coloring with four simple methods of contemplative prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes a short vignette, an explanation of the weekly theme and prayer method, a simple candle-lighting liturgy, 7 mandalas for each week of contemplative coloring, and a closing prayer of illumination. Let the candles light the way and calm your spirit. Color and pray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you will experience the most meaningful gift of all peace that passes all understanding as you journey toward the manager.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharon Seyfarth Garner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Room Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780835817226\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharon Seyfarth Garner:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner is a United Methodist pastor, spiritual director, and retreat leader in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the founder and director of Belly of the Whale Spiritual Direction \u0026amp; Retreat Ministries. Sharon is the author of Praying with Mandalas: A Colorful, Contemplative Practice. She enjoys spending time with her family, kayaking, making pottery, singing loudly, and taking long walks with her husband and dog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40239085060211,"sku":"0835817229","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7f4b3ccc-0325-4d73-9b5b-5373590d4826.jpg?v=1657114349","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/mandalas-candles-and-prayer-a-simply-centered-advent-9780835817226","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}