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Author:

Martin, James, 1960- author.

Title:

Learning to pray : a guide for everyone / James Martin, SJ.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

HarperOnean imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

xii, 386 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Prayer--Christianity.
Prayers.
Christian life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Everyone can pray : an introduction -- Walking to school : childhood prayer -- Why pray? : some common reasons -- Praying without knowing it : nine types of prayer you may be unaware of -- What is prayer? : a few definitions and insights -- Beginning a friendship with God : Father Barry's insight -- Everyone needs help : petitionary prayer -- Now I lay me down to sleep : rote and other formal prayers -- I am here : the daily examen -- What happens when you pray? : emotions, insights, memories, desires, images, words, feelings, and mystical experiences -- How do I know it's God? : discerning God's voice -- The gift of imagination : Ignatian contemplation -- Playing with sacred texts : lectio divina -- Finding God at the center : centering prayer -- Discovering god in creation : nature prayer -- Talking about prayer : spiritual direction, retreats, faith sharing, and journaling -- Topics in prayer : distractions, dryness, expectations, and the overall ups and downs of the spiritual life -- Now what? : moving from prayer to action.

Summary:

Explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform lives when it becomes a regular practice, discussing different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and encouraging readers to experiment and discover which works best for them.

ISBN:

0062643231
9780062643230

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1232925240

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