Blessings and Graces are like snowflakes. They drift, change and hover silently and without weight. Although they may look similar, each one is slightly different. They come when least expected, but when they do arrive their impact can be breathtaking.

This new collection has been put together over many years, and the prayers within it are drawn from a wide range of sources, from Saints and famous men and women to friends and family of the editor herself. Despite the diversity of sources however, they all have one thing in common – they are products of love, and each one will bring a little warmth into the lives of those that hear it.

Mary Daniels is a freelance journalist and a former nurse.