The Years of Ripening: Reflections on Aging in the Later Years Communion Cups Contents include a theology of

Contents include a theology of the Church

Our Mother and Our Queen

the Patron of Hopeless Cases

You'll find yourself growing in each of these qualities as you come to understand--and learn to use as you should--the temperament God gave you

Pronunciation guides have been added in the Opening sections and within the Scripture passages to accommodate young readers who will be leading prayer

The Years of Ripening: Reflections on Aging in the Later Years Communion Cups Contents include a theology ofThe Years of Ripening focuses on personal transformation, the wonder and goodness of our hidden self, how the qualities of our personhood have been expressed, and in what ways we can claim ever more of the truest reality of our inner being. As old age takes place, our physical being naturally weakens and wrinkles. At the same time, our non physical being smooths out with a peaceful satisfaction. The tight ridges of past failures recede and dark