The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully Missals alert to the signs of

alert to the signs of the times

reflecting on what the Scriptures tell us about how she responded to the dramatic events unfolding around her

Includes a list entitled "Things I can do when someone I love dies

" making it an ideal gift for religious celebrations or personal devotional spaces

The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully Missals alert to the signs ofNot only accepting but also celebrating getting old, this inspirational and illuminating book looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises. Central throughout is a call to cherish the blessing of aging as a natural part of life that is active, productive, and deeply rewarding. Perhaps the most important dimension revealed lies in the awareness that there is a purpose to aging and intention