{"product_id":"my-friend-jesus-9780899422930","title":"My Friend Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e My Friend Jesus 978-0-89942-293-0 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Friend Jesus \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. \u003cbr\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. \u003cbr\u003e Among the features of this book are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vibrant, full-color illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Durable, sewn paperback binding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conveniently sized at 5 1\/2\" X 7 ⅜\" to accommodate little hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an explanation of how Jesus is our friend \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nihil Obstat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Imprimatur \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovasik, S.V.D., provides children with simple explanations of who Jesus is and how He helps us. Jesus is the best friend we could ever have! From a Catholic perspective, Jesus isn't just God's Son; He's also someone who understands us, loves us deeply, and wants to be close to us. Even though we can't see Him like we see our other friends, Jesus is always with us, ready to listen and help us. \u003cbr\u003e In the Bible, Jesus calls Himself the \u003cb\u003eGood Shepherd\u003c\/b\u003e because He cares for each of us like a shepherd care for his sheep. He knows us by name, watches over us, and protects us. When we pray, we can talk to Jesus, telling Him our worries, joys, and hopes, just like we would with any close friend. \u003cbr\u003e Jesus showed us how to be good friends by loving others, forgiving, and helping people in need. He showed His love for us in the biggest way possible by dying on the cross so we could be with Him forever. Through the sacraments, like \u003cb\u003eHoly Communion\u003c\/b\u003e, Jesus comes close to us in a special way, filling our hearts with His love. \u003cbr\u003e Having Jesus as our friend means that we're never alone. We can turn to Him at any time, in any place, and He will be there. Jesus is always ready to guide us, comfort us, and help us be the best we can be. By loving Jesus, praying, and following His example, we grow in friendship with Him and live in God's love every day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Specific topics covered in this title include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Became a Child Like Me \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Lived in a Family \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Gave Me His Family \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus is My Shepherd \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus is My Teacher \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Helps Me to Learn \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Died for Me \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Forgives My Sins \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Comes to us in Communion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Gives Me Friends \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Gives Me a Family \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Gives Me a Guardian Angel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Gave Me His Mother \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Listens to Those Who Love Mary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus My Best Friend \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Loves All Children \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus-My Friend in the Eucharist \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-1235518\"\u003eLawrence G. 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