June Cotner Livres

Saying grace at mealtimes is a time-honored tradition for many families and a newfound source of spiritual connection for others. Whether you are a master at giving the blessing or fairly new at this sacred art, Graces will bring inspiration to your meals and special gatherings. Seeing the need for such inspiration at her family's table, June Cotner compiled a notebook of poems, prayers, and songs that she solicited from friends, poets, family members, and ministers. She has turned her family's well-worn notebook into this elegantly packaged edition, which will complement your finest table setting. Arranged by thirteen themes, this beautiful giftbook contains 133 poems, prayers, songs, invocations, and salutations that span the centuries and draw from many traditions. Includes work by Robert Browning, Walt Whitman, Starhawk, Chief Seattle, Helen Keller, Kahlil Gibran, Saint Francis of Assisi and Albert Schweitzer. From prayers at mealtime and special holiday graces to a Gaelic Blessing, or an ancient Chinese Prayer, Graces offers fitting words for every occasion.

This book serves as a charming companion for daily prayer, designed to seamlessly integrate spiritual reflection into everyday life. It offers guidance and inspiration, making it easier to cultivate a consistent prayer practice. Ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with spirituality, it encourages readers to embrace moments of prayer as a natural and enriching part of their routine.

An inspirational, keepsake selection of holiday poems and prayers celebrates every aspect of the holiday with a series of toasts, blessings, verses, and prayers that encompass classic and contemporary works by Christina Rosetti, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Madeleine L'Engle, Jane Yolen, Edgar Guest, and others. 40,000 first printing.

This collection features a diverse array of poems, prayers, and toasts specifically crafted for marriage celebrations, capturing the essence of love and commitment. It offers heartfelt expressions suitable for various moments in the wedding journey, making it a perfect companion for couples and guests alike. Each piece reflects the joy and significance of the occasion, providing inspiration and warmth for those celebrating the union of two hearts.

This charming guide encourages readers to incorporate prayer into their daily routines, transforming it into a natural and enjoyable practice. With a focus on simplicity and accessibility, it serves as a perfect companion for personal reflection and spiritual growth. Ideal for keeping by the bedside, it offers inspiration and prompts that help deepen one's connection to faith and mindfulness.

Featuring a curated selection of wise, witty, and uplifting quotes, this collection by bestselling anthologist June Cotner serves as a source of inspiration and charm. Each quote is thoughtfully chosen to encourage reflection and positivity, making it a perfect companion for anyone seeking motivation and insight in their daily life.

Baby Blessings brings insight, joy, and inspiration for those wonderful years from pregnancy through every stage of babyhood. Many prayers and poems are included that can be used at baby-naming ceremonies, christenings, or for family gatherings.

Garden Blessings is an eloquent tribute to the wonders of the garden, a place where our souls are nourished and memories grown. June Cotner’s books comprise a balance of about 20 percent classic and famous writers and 80 percent lesser-known, award-winning writers, uncovering many selections not found anywhere else. Ranging from childhood memories of planting and harvesting to celebrations of the changing seasons to contemplation on the joyful art of gardening, Garden Blessings is a moving collection of poems, prayers, and reflections that reminds us of what really matters -- making and sharing memories. Our gardens grow us, and this collection of readings takes us down a path of pleasure. The overriding intention of Garden Blessings is to provide a heartwarming, spiritually focused collection of uplifting prayers, prose, and poems that share a common joy and appreciation for the love of gardening and the many blessings that gardens bring to our lives. June Cotner, a best-selling inspirational author, has gathered a bounty of garden blessings here, offering gems of wisdom that remind the reader and gardener in all of us just how much we learn from our gardens.