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How to Pray Well

Rev. William Gier, S.V.D.

SKU: 8912  |  ISBN: 9781685290924

$19.95

Learn to pray simply and often.

The conversations we share with those we love often become the highlight of our day—yet we sometimes forget that prayer is simply conversation with God. Prayer is every soul's means to directly glorify God, express gratitude, and seek His guidance—anytime, anywhere. Unlike self-help books that promise shortcuts to life improvement, this manual provides genuine tools for deepening our prayer life and cultivating a more intimate relationship with God. The more time we spend in God's presence, the clearer our lives become and the more naturally we discover steps toward improvement. This transformation happens simply by praying more consistently, even through brief daily prayers.
This accessible guide offers the first steps toward making your prayers meaningful, fervent, and effective. If you want to begin improving your prayer life with God, this book provides an excellent and straightforward way to start.

What you'll discover in this manual on the power of praying well:

  • The Prayer of Meditation - How to meditate with guidance
  • The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass  Understanding its significance 
  • Mass Prayers and Holy Communion - Complete explanations
  • Making Good Intentions - Practical ways to focus your spiritual purpose
  • Daily Examination of Conscience - Guidelines for honest self-reflection
  • Walking in God's Presence - Living with spiritual awareness
  • Oral Prayer Guidance - Practical hints for spoken prayer
  • The Our Father - Deep exploration of Christ's perfect prayer
  • Christ's Priestly Prayers - Understanding Jesus as High Priest
  • The Holy Rosary - Traditional Marian devotion
  • The Divine Office - Liturgical prayer throughout the day
  • Eucharistic Adoration - Fifteen-minute visits with Jesus
  • The Way of the Cross - Meditative journey with Christ's passion
  • Weekly Confession - Regular spiritual cleansing
  • Spiritual Exercises - Understanding their ultimate purpose
  • Indulgences - How to gain them and collections of indulgenced prayers
  • Sacred Heart Devotions - Forms of consecration
  • Monthly Spiritual Renewal - Growth and preparation for eternal life
  • First Saturday Devotion - Special Marian observance

Sewn Hardback with black ribbon

478 pp. 4.25" x 6.25"

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Mary Hanify

Beautiful volume.

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Mary Spencer
Wonderful teachings!

The teachings in this rich book remind me of when I was a young girl and these were the standard. So sad the Church doesn't still hold them up as the standard. I'm happy to see them come to life again!!

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Andrea Witt
How to Pray Well

Beautiful book. Quick delivery, as always!
Thank you.

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ROBERT LAMBRIGHT
Very good

Quite a joy. Love the font, and I like to use this as a reference book to go back to.

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G. Brodman

It’s written more for the religious state than the lay, but I really liked the explanation of the Mass prayers! It will taken me a while to digest it, but so far pretty good.

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