This timely fourth title in the Bringing Lent Home series by EWTN host and popular author Donna-Marie Cooper OBoyle invites families with children to let the wisdom and spiritual insight of Pope Francis be their guide through Lent. The story of the popular Holy Fathers life, brief words of inspiration from him, and a variety of prayers and activities are included for each of the 40 days of Lent.

Known for his humility and concern for the poor, Pope Francis has been an inspiration to millions of Catholics and non-Catholics alike since he became the Churchs first Jesuit pope in 2013.

In Bringing Lent Home with Pope Francis, popular author and EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper OBoyle , offers Pope Francis as a guide through Lent. Guided by the threefold Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the booklet offers inspiring stories, practical ideas for family prayer, easy-to-do activities, and suggestions for conversations.

Building on the popularity of Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II, Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa and Bringing Lent Home with St. Thrse of Lisieux, this edition provides the same practical elements: a quotation from Pope Francis, a story about his life, and practical suggestions for living the threefold call of Lentprayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Parents can enhance their own daily prayer by using the booklets reflections for parents. On Sundays, families focus on the themes assigned to that Sunday of Lent, and Cooper OBoyle suggests a project for the week ahead. The booklet can be used with any of the three Catholic lectionary cycles.

Previous books in the series have been praised by parents, catechists, and pastors alike as helpful, creative, and transformative resources.

Features & Benefits

• The previous three books in this series, Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II, Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa and Bringing Lent Home with St. Thrse of Lisieux, have sold more than 21,000 copies.
• The author created and hosts Catholic Moms Caf and Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms on EWTN. She has also been featured on Relevant Radio.
• Cooper OBoyle is an award-winning author and active blogger who also maintains a popular website, donnamariecooperoboyle.com.
• The focus on families with young children makes this a unique resource among Lenten offerings that are usually for individuals and small groups. It can be used during any of the three Catholic lectionary cycles.

96 pages. Paperback.