Description Reverend Peter J. Gomes was a renowned preacher and theologist who lectured all across America and the United Kingdom and explored the changing relations between church and state. He compiled this collection out of the recognition that special occasions deserve words to match. Gomes’s Book of Good Graces includes graces and blessings from the Bible, literature, history, and diverse faiths. Whether the prayers offer thanks or requests, are written in Latin or written for children, these remarks celebrate life’s special moments and elevate the ordinary ones. This short but powerful series of blessings reminds us that every moment has meaning beyond itself, whether theological or personal.
