John XXIII (1881-1963), the “people’s pope,” was a committed practitioner of everyday spirituality. He was admired by Roman Catholics and Protestants alike for his life characterized by humility, kindness and service of others.
This exquisite children’s book with lovely illustrations by Bimba Landmann contains the pope’s “Decalogue for Daily Living.” It is a poetic collection of ways to live each day fully. Among his intentions are devoting 10 minutes to sitting in silence and listening to God, doing one good deed and telling no one about it, doing at least one thing he did not enjoy, guarding against haste and indecision, pondering the fact that God cares and looks after us all, having no fears and more (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers).
