Father’s Day is a time where we honor men in our lives who protect and care for us, if they are our biological father or not. It is a time to honor the Divine Masculine and give thanks to the male figures who encourage us.
Here is a thematic list of readings that can be used in spiritual study associated with Father’s Day.
Guess How Much I Love You — Sam McBratney This could easily be an exchange between father and son bunnies…or any other male relationships that may exist.
Knots on a Counting Rope — Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault A story of how a grandfather brings his grandchild’s personal story to life.
Grandfather and I — Helen Buckley and Jan Ormerod The story of how grandfathers are able to take their time in a relationship with children.
Granddad’s Prayers of the Earth — Douglas Wood This book portrays how one Grandfather leaves a legacy of communing with nature as a living prayer for his grandchild.
Brother Eagle Sister Sky — Susan Jeffers A beautifully illustrated book that depicts how Native American Ancestors have passed down the idea of protecting nature through the ages.
There is Greatness within You My Son — Blue Mountain Art An artful anthology that passes on sentiments from parents to their sons.
Just Me and My Dad — Mercer Mayer A Little Critter Book where father and son go camping and encounter several misfortunes and how their relationship is forged in spite of them.
My Father’s Hands — Joanne Ryder This is a story of a father daughter garden adventure. The daughter realizes that nothing in her father’s hands could harm her.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul — Canfield, Hansen, Kirberger
***Daddy Weirdest, I Love You Dad
The Bible — The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11 – 32
The Summer My Father Was Ten — Pat Brissom Another story where a father and daughter forge a bond through gardening and the father tells a personal story about his relationship with a neighbor who also tended a garden.
Papa’s Day Surprise — Berenstain Bear Book Papa Bear is disappointed on Father’s Day even though he has decided he would not celebrate this year.
Because I Love You — Max Lucado
A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories. He gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a protective wall around their village, rock by rock.He did all of this for just one reason–because he loved them.
Join the Youth at Decatur Unity Church Kids this Sunday and participate in Father’s Day activities. Come Celebrate Your Divine Masculine !!!
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