Prayer General

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CAUGHT SPEECHLESS or nervous when someone asked you to open with a prayer? If so, these 150 prayers will help you to begin or end a meeting, a class, a community event, or any other type of gathering. The prayers touch on ten themes essential to Christian life, and each prayer may be adapted to your unique needs. Each of the prayers includes a passage from the Bible. This feature adds an important dimension to prayer: not only do those praying direct their attention to God, but they also proclaim God’s word. The themes of the prayers are as follows: 1. Ask and Receive 2. Be Reconciled 3. Listen, and Speak Truth 4. Love Is the Key 5. Make Room for Hope 6. Offer Thank and Praise 7. Seek Wisdom 8. Servant Leadership 9. Set Our Eyes on Faith 10. Take Courage Carl Koch is an editor for Saint Mary’s Press. He is also the author of, among other books, the original 150 Opening and Closing Prayers, Creating a Christian Lifestyle, and A Popular History of the Catholic Church. ..

"Let Us Pray" was first published in 1987 as a compendium of prayers covering a number of concerns for which people wish to pray. It proved so popular, that after a distribution of over 25,000 it was decided after a few years to update and publish it again...

A shorter version of the Morning and Evening Prayer, in a handy format, suitable for anyone wanting to pray regularly on their own or in a group setting. Shorter Morning and Evening Prayer is part of the Divine Office range, and is an edited version of Morning and Evening Prayer. It is designed specifically for people who want to pray alone and are seeking a regular, structured cycle of prayer. Being just the bare bones of the Divine Office, it will not be as daunting for the novice reader to get to grips with. As the user's prayer life matures, they then have the foundation to allow them to move on to the fuller Divine Office. It includes the same four-week cycle of the fuller Office with Psalms, Scripture Readings and Intercessions...

Mary is honored under many titles and in many images. But perhaps none is as famous and beloved around the world as the beautiful icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. There is rich symbolism in each element contained in that painting. Have you ever looked closely at the face of Mary, her hands, or the hands of the child Jesus? This unique set of novena prayers considers nine different aspects found within this portrait of the Madonna and Child, and offers a guided meditation with prayers for each of the nine elements. Meditative Novena To Our Mother of Perpetual Help is a beautiful deluxe pamphlet with full-color illustrations that will not only help you understand and appreciate the beloved icon, but will also deepen your devotion to Mary, Our Mother of Perpetual Help...

A traditional Catholic Prayer book which features Christian Doctrine, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Devotions to the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, The Blessed Mother and everyday prayers...

This is about truth and reality. It’s about where we find meaning and where we’re headed/ it’s about understanding the spiritual dimension of life things beyond pizza and sports and dating and finding a career. This invaluable resource for Catholic teenagers covers traditional topics like Catholic doctrine, practices, and prayers, then tackles serious contemporary issues like violence, media, sex, substance abuse, and matters of conscience. Teens will appreciate the Handbook’s honest, friendly tone; their parents and teachers will appreciate the conversations it starts. Used alone or with the Handbook for Today’s Catholic Teen Activity Notebook, it’s the perfect guide on the journey to Catholic Christian adulthood. ..

The book, especially the prayers it holds, has also emerged from my personal experience of the example of many other people whose strength and vision enabled them to know just when to let go. Knowing this led them into the way of pace. May you find the same path...

This book contains a selection of prayers for younger children and their parents to use on a wide variety of occasions. It will help to build a foundation for regular time of prayer as a family. The vivid illustrations in children's style add colour and focus to the prayers for younger children. The second half of the book has prayers for parents of pre-school children to use. This book has proven to be very popular and it has been useful for a parish to use as a gift to children at baptism. Baptism provides a wonderful opportunity for congregations, godparents and family members to present this prayer book to help parents nurture the faith of their child...

In this deightful book, Willy shares with us precious conversations she has enjoyed with Our Lord while contemplating before the Blessed Sacraament. Psalm 42:1 as a deer longs for running streams, so longs my soul for you, my God. The writer Willy Vermuelen, born in Holland, migrated with her parents to New Zealand in 1956.Spending time in the presence of the Lord, Willy was inspired to write the reflections in this book as He asked her to "Share your experiences...." ..

Mary's call to her loving children, by Ven. Mother Mary Potter, Foundress of The little company of Mary. "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy." Matthew 5:7..

As the title suggests, this is an invitation. Joy's writing and Terry's photography become a conduit connecting the reader with the essence of the Gospel stories. "This book is a gift to us from someone who has spent much time contemplating the face of Christ as his disciple. It leads us to Jesus. His light and peace are present in these pages. Thank you again Joy, friend and companion of the Bridegroom, for decreasing so he may increase." Fr Carl Telford SM..

Booklet of Devotions Over many years, St Pauls has published a number of bestselling classic saints books and devotionals, enjoyed by a range of readers across generations. Now, we are rekindling some of these evergreen favourites in a more reader friender, appealing format with fresh new covers and internal design, for both old and new audiences.  From novenas to saints'biographies and deovtions, these classic booklets speak to us all, and are as relevant today as ever...

Since the earlier edition of the small volume was so well received, the basic content of this revised edition will remain the same. The new text is stylistically reworked and necessary corrections were made by Fr. Patrick Connor, SVD to whom I owe a special word of thanks. A number of new stories have been added or replaced, and the questions for reflection were partly reworded. Two new conferences were added: Conversion of St. Paul and Poverty: Option for the Poor. Special thanks goes to Sister Christel Daun, S.Sp.S. for her help in selecting the stories, and for her assistance in so many ways with the new edition. We had some difficulty in selecting a suitable title. Although the book was originally meant for religious and priests, surprisingly it reached many lay people as well who wanted to follow the Lord more dedicatedly. We, therefore, decided to leave the title as it was worded in the second printing of the first edition. ..

The Thoughts of the Curé D’Ars is the most beautiful, simple and inspiring statement of practical Catholic wisdom that most of us will likely ever read. Consisting of short, profound sayings, almost comparable to the Proverbs in the Bible, this little book reflects perfectly its simple but holy author, St. John Vianney. Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney (1786-1859) was popularly known as the Curé of Ars, or the parish priest of Ars, which is a small farmer’s village north of Lyons, France. Though of poor education, the Curé of Ars was very intelligent and well versed in the Faith. He rose to great sanctity, converted thousands of souls to Christ, became famous throughout the Catholic world, and in 1929 Pope Pius XI proclaimed him the “Patron Saint of Parish Priests” worldwide! This little book is a sample of his sanctity and wisdom. ..

The scripture readings, reflections, meditations, thanksgiving prayers will help you to live with Christ the final glory days of his earthly life. ..

Do you struggle with family devotion? Do you long to help your children develop values such as encouragement and forgiveness? This book will encourage and inspire you to give your children the priceless gift of values. This second volume in the series focuses on: Generosity, Encouragement, Self Control, Compassion, Patience, and forgiveness...