Praying with My Fingers: An Easy Way to Talk with God

by Paraclete Press, Pope Francis

Inspired by Pope Francis

Thank you God for loving me...thank you that you hear me when I pray. This creative form of prayer has been around for a long time, and is often credited, especially today, to Pope Francis when he was the Archbishop of Argentina. Regardless of its origins, it is a powerful way to teach our children to pray that the Holy Father has often utilized in his ministry.

Genres: Picture Books

18 pages, Board Book

First published February 28, 2014

About the author

See also Community of Jesus

Reviews

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the tactical guidance for inspiration about what to pray about. The specific lists or psalsms below the text on each page give depth to the page's topic. Unfortunately, in this methodology, the middle finger is unavoidable, and the politicians and world leaders are the unlucky recipients of that designation. Of course, small children may not yet be familiar with any negative associations.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This simple book geared to very young children is a great tool for teaching simple prayer. It's especially appealing to my preschoolers, who are at the perfect age for manipulating their fingers one by one. Inspired by Pope Francis, the book uses the fingers to remind children (and adults) for whom to pray: family and friends, teachers, leaders, the weak and sick, and ourselves. The illustrations are bright, simple, and appealing.

I received a free copy of the book from the publisher.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teaching someone how to pray is a daunting task. This book has a creative way to teach praying. We have read this book many times. We enjoy the simple illustrations and easy rhyme of the book.