The Breath of the Soul: Reflections on Prayer

Sr. Joan offers yet another beautiful book for the flourishing of your soul. I once had a Benedictine monk tell me that prayer was as important to the soul as breathing is to the body. Monks often link prayer to breath, praying in rhythm with their inhale/exhale life of breathing as a way to "pray without ceasing". Chittister has been a voice of wisdom and spiritual growth for decades, and her latest work will deepen your spiritual life, no matter what your faith background. Breathe deeply and grow your spiritual life in this book. For another book on spiritual growth for families, see The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons for Modern Living From the Monastic Tradition

Excellent! I use one chapter a day for reflection and a mantra that I carry during the day. This book can be used again and again in this way to help a person go deeper. The Breath of the Soul: Reflections on Prayer

Just a lovely, lovely book. Each time I read one of these reflections I see something different. Down to earth spirituality for folks who want real connection. I'm getting copies for every member of our Prayer Guild.

This book for me is like a breath of fresh air for my soul. I like the way it provides a number of golden nuggets for a deeper prayer life and allows me to stay with one topic for as long as I feel I need too. I feel no rush to move on to the next topic until I am done with one and allows for deep reflection. The mantra at the end of each topic helps to concretize the prayer experience for that particular topic. Also I wish to say while this author has been controversial at times, I find in this little book, the true self of the author which makes her other books a must read.