On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild
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Book Overview
Godparents have promised to help the spiritual development of their godchildren. Both with their presence and with their prayer, they transmit the Catholic faith. Conceived as a very personal letter to the author's godchild, renowned author Phyllis Zagano writes a marvelous introduction to prayer in the Catholic tradition. In this book the author presents God as "the one you turn to where otherwise you might be too humiliated or too fearful to turn to anyone else. ... The one you know as your Creator, your Redeemer, your Sanctifier, loves you as his own." The author also discusses prayers of adoration, contrition, petition, thanksgiving, contemplation, Lectio Divina, Prayer of the Hours, and more. The book is well suited for teens and adults.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0764807951
ISBN13:9780764807954
Release Date:October 2001
Publisher:Liguori Publications
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 5.0" x 7.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A Great Gift or Personal Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
On first glance, Zagano's tome on prayer is inviting. Originally written as a letter to one of her adult godchildren, the manuscript evolved into a gift for anyone interested in further exploration of the topic of prayer. "It speaks simply about prayer-who we pray to and why, how we pray, what we pray for and about. It is not complex or technical, but, then again, neither is prayer," shares Dr. Zagano. As a godmother myself, and one always interested in an increase in my own prayer life, I have found On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild a wonderful resource. The author's counsel and instruction are offered in a lovingly familiar tone, truly reminiscent of a godmother wanting to share one of life's greatest treasures with her beloved godchild. However the value of the book extends beyond that trusted connection to reach out to anyone looking to enhance their prayer relationship with God.
A nice gift book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a re-issue of a classic work. Makes a wonderful gift book for young adults and beyond.
An exceptional introduction to prayer for all ages
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
On Prayer is a wonderful introduction to prayer for most anyone. I have used it as the heart of presentations to church groups ranging from high school youths to senior citizens and find that it is appropriate and appealing to all ages. It is a quick and interesting read. The author's message to her godchild "on prayer" serves as the inspiration for the book, a personal touch that carries through the work in the most genuine fashion.
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