Description
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Christian longing to share anguish, fear, gratitude, and awe has found expression in many forms of prayer, beginning in Scripture and the practices and words of Jesus. Over the centuries many fruitful approaches to prayer have taken hold, but often there is a certain unease about what is right or what is best. In this welcome and welcoming book, Fr. James Martin eases these concerns with thoughtful, practical encouragement about prayer in all of its forms. In All Seasons, For All Reasons is drawn from "Teach Us to Pray," Fr. Martin's very popular monthly column in Give Us This Day.
Table of ContentsTeach Us to Pray: An Introduction
A Rich Tradition
Praying the Our Father
Praying the Hail Mary
Praying the Rosary
Mary as Patron and Companion
Praying with the Saints
Examination of Conscience
Lectio Divina
Resting on a Word
Resting in God
Centering Prayer
The Colloquy
Praying with Your Guardian Angel
The Mass as Prayer
Praying to Become What We Receive
Eucharistic Adoration
Praying with Icons
Images of God
For All Reasons
The Best Time to Pray
Family Prayer
Praying with Friends
Faith Sharing
Spiritual Conversations
Journaling
Everyday Mysticism
Spiritual Direction
Christian Retreats
Beginning with Gratitude
Honesty in Prayer
I’m Angry, God!
Prayers of Petition
Insights in Prayer
Pilgrimage as Prayer
Nature Prayer
Praying for Our Common Home
Summertime Prayer
Finding God in All Things
Savoring
Joy and Prayer
Being a Contemplative in Action
Praying as Priest, Prophet, and King
God Speaks through Dreams
Praying for Mercy
Praying to Discern Our Vocations
Memories in Prayer
Desires in Prayer
Distractions in Prayer
Dryness in Prayer
Praying in Times of Doubt
Praying for Our Enemies
In All Seasons
Advent and Christmas A Season of Waiting
Patience in Prayer
No, Less, Yes
Praying with the Holy Family
Lent, Easter, and Pentecost Praying during Lent
Kindness as Prayer
Fasting as Prayer
Praying the Stations of the Cross
Praying in the Desert
Praying with a Contrite Heart
Easter Joy
Praying to the Risen Christ
Neglect the Spirit No Longer
More Feasts and Seasons Visiting as Prayer
Devoted Hearts
Praying with Our Lady of Sorrows
November: Not Downbeat at All
Grieving in Prayer
Afterword
