This is the kind of book that I wish I hadn’t read electronically. It’s a book made for printing! The pages are beautiful and I imagine even more so in print. Every Season Sacred is a lovely way to read through scripture, to contemplate it as a family and learn new practices like breath prayer. I really enjoyed the layout and the subjects covered. I also appreciated how each family prayer offered a version for younger children and one for older. Very helpful! I highly recommend for families looking for an alternative to traditional family devotionals.

Moving through the seasons of the year, Kayla Craig offers reflections for parents, short breath prayers, thoughtful discussion questions for families, and family prayers for both younger and older children. Though I'm not a parent myself, this was a lovely book. I can easily see how a parent would reach for it not only for the weekly reflections throughout a calendar year, but again and again as children grow up. I do wish there were more variety among who is quoted within the pages, as the same names are repeated many times throughout the book, but overall it's a good read and I'll recommend to others.

2.5 stars.

I love the concept of this book. Liturgy is, well, fabulous, and I'm always on the lookout for ways to incorporate it into life!

I'll admit, being a single adult without kids, I'm probably not the intended audience--and I do think there are absolutely still takeaways I can incorporate into my own everyday life! But the author and I diverge in notable areas on both theology and politics, and I was disappointed in a number of the authors quoted within the read--Richard Rohr, Sue Monk Kidd, Lisa Sharon Harper, Rich Villodas, and other more progressive authors, as well as the _First Nations Version_ of the Bible. (This may encourage some prospective readers to go check it out, heh--or dissuade others.) So ... if you pursue, I recommend discernment, as ever.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Craig's seasonal devotions are ones I am sure I will return to as my family ages and grows. I can see us using the connection questions around the dinner table and the breath prayers as a tool to teach self-regulation. Overall, it is a solid resource.

A Must Have for Families

Kayla Craig given a beautiful analogy by comparing the parenting of their children going in and out of seasons. Their babies turning into big kids; big kids turning into teens, and spending their years journeying through a cycle of four distinct weather seasons with their children. The same can be used to mark the passage of time, because just as nature follows the rhythm of autumn fading into winter, winter bursting into spring, spring breaking forth into summer, and summer easing into autumn, she states that we also transition through different ages and stages as families.

She explains that seasonal structure plays an essential role in the Christian calendar as well, because the church calendar (also known as the liturgical year) helps believers journey through a cycle of seasons that reflect on the life of Jesus, such as His birth (Advent/ Christmas), death (Lent/ Holy Week), and resurrection (Easter).

With the discussion of season, Kayla provides a collection of spiritual reflections, prayers, and prompts in this book. She splits this book into four sections, or should I say "Seasons" as she refer to them. They are:
• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer

The author further break each section into thirteen weekly chapters, one for every week of the year, and at the beginning of each section, you’ll find a reflection and a prayer for the season. The prayers include themes from liturgical seasons and holy days on the Christian calendar to accompany you in your spiritual formation. (For example, in “Winter,” you’ll discover Advent and Christmas reflections and prayers ; in “Spring,” you’ll find meditations on Lent and Easter.) The explorations in each season cover a wide range of what makes up your days. In “Fall,” you’ll find themes such as fresh beginnings , letting go, and embracing mystery; in “Winter,” topics include fostering generosity, working through loneliness , and making memories; in “Spring,” you’ll reflect on learning to play, becoming new, and choosing to forgive; in “Summer,” we’ll cover embracing boredom, redefining freedom, and growing despite distractions.

Each short chapter includes two parts: one for you to read alone and one to share with your family. The weekly reflections are intended specifically for you— musings for your parenting journey as you reclaim your identity as a beloved child of God. This section is followed by spiritual conversation prompts and communal prayers, which are meant to be shared with your family.

This is a great book that can be used to strengthen and bring your family closer to God. I truly love it and waiting to purchase a copy for my son and his family.

Highly recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC. I loved ‘Every Season Sacred’’. It is brilliant: profound, gorgeous prose but most importantly infused with love for Jesus.

These reflections will help you to pause and to practice the seasons of faith. I'm recommending this to families, spiritual directors, contemplatives, and those who think they are too busy to reflect on their faith. Craig provides weekly guidance in every season; you'll enjoy the prayers, ideas, and activities.

Every Season Sacred does exactly what it promises. It provides reflections, prayers, and invitations to grow your faith and encourage your family through every season. It will be a sweet book to use daily or whenever needed.