"As we look at the deformed and deviant course of this world, it is not in the least evident that God is a beloved Father (Abba). We need faith, hope, and love to overcome the temptation to skepticism and revolt, as we repeat with Jesus: Our Father. If he had not taught us this and asked us to pray it, then certainly we never would have dared to call out, with such confidence and intimacy, 'Dea…
This book focuses on topics related to spirituality in the psalms and describes the beliefs, attitudes, and practices implied in the psalms about those who prayed them and their understanding of the God to whom they prayed.
The mantra (a phrase or statement of seven syllables to be recited or sung) serves as a technique for holding attention and providing unity in prayer. In Matnras from a Poet, Robert Morneau offers meditations on 15 mantras that he has drwan from the poems of Jessica Powers. The original poems are presented, along with illustrations, music lines, commentaries and parallel readings. Readers will …
Prayer is essential to the life of faith. In this superb book, based on Pope Benedict's weekly teaching, he examines the foundational principles of the life of prayer. Believers of various backgrounds and experience in prayer-from beginners to spiritually advanced-will be enriched by this spiritual masterpiece. Benedict begins considering what we can learn from the examples of prayer found i…