Practice of Prayer
A Theology, Spirituality, Christianity book. An excellent resource for those seeking a richer prayer life. Well-written.
In this down-to-earth book on the essentials of prayer, Margaret Guenther answers many of the common questions of the spiritual life, such as How do we learn to listen to God in our prayer? and, How do we develop a life of prayer in the midst of busy, active lives? She includes practical descriptions of a number of ways Christians have prayed through the centuries, from using the Jesus Prayer or rosary to praying with the stories of scripture and prayer book liturgies. Guenther also discusses basic matters of Christian practice, such as making a confession, intercession, going on retreat, simplifying our lives, using a journal to pray, finding a spiritual director, and praying through times of desolation when God...
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- Pages: 226 pages
- ISBN: 9781561011520 / 0
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Read this book over a couple of years so the early part isn't fresh, however it is accessible to people of all levels of spiritual practice (meaning don't worry that you won't "get" it) as well as people of different denominations. I particularly enjoyed her later chapter on trials/fears. In the fourth volume of the NCT series, Gunther focuses on prayer as a very deep, yet pervasive topic. She broadens the subject of prayer to art, poetry, reflection, any action that lends itself to communicating with God. Yet, she shows it is of utmost importance in the Christian life. Sprinkling the text with Scripture, as well as... An excellent resource for those seeking a richer prayer life. Well-written.
