The Glenstal Book of Prayer draws on things both old and new: on the wisdom of the Bible, enshrined in Benedictine liturgy, on the experience of modern monks, and on the wisdom of the Christian church throughout her long and varied history. Coming as it does from an Irish monastery it reflects in a special way the Celtic tradition.

The first section of the book is a simple 'Liturgy of the Hours'. Through psalms, canticles and other words of scripture, through invocations and concluding prayers, the day is hallowed and the presence of the risen Christ is gratefully remembered. In addition, a series of 'Prayer-stops', a modern equivalent to monastic 'Little Hours', is included. Night prayer (Compline), the last monastic office of the day, is included as the prayer before sleep.

This liturgical section includes a seasonal element so that the great festivals of the Christian year may be incorporated in our prayer, and a calendar of saints' days so that they can be commemorated.

The second section consists of familiar prayers, those tried and tested prayer texts stretching back through the centuries: the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, the Stations of the Cross, the Rosary and many others.

The third section, ritual prayers, provides formulae for various needs and occasions as they arise in every life, and a series of blessings. It will be a valuable and useful resource for the many times when spoken or formal prayers are looked for in situations of necessity, sorrow, joy or grief.

The fourth and final part includes psalms and a series of quotations from the Rule of Saint Benedict.

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144 pages
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English
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Columba Press
Publication date

1 Jan. 2001
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12.5 x 1.3 x 21.5 cm
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185607322X
ISBN-13

978-1856073226
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Publisher : Columba Press (1 Jan. 2001)
Language : English
Hardcover : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 185607322X
ISBN-13 : 978-1856073226
Dimensions : 12.5 x 1.3 x 21.5 cm

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This text draws on things both old and new: on the wisdom of the Bible, enshrined in Benedictine liturgy, on the experience of modern monks, and on the wisdom of the Christian church throughout her long history. Coming as it does from an Irish monastery, it also reflects the Celtic tradition.

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IT HAS EVERYTHING IMPORTANT IN YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH

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I LOVE IT AND IT IS SO FULL OF BENEDICTINE WISDOM AND INSIGHTS. VERY FULL AND A BEAUTIFUL BOOK MOST DEFINITELY NOT USED BEFORE, BUT IT IS NOW AND I USE IT ALL THE TIME AND IT HAS THE DAILY SAINTS AT THE BACK. I AM TYPING IT UP FOR MY FRIEND IN MANCHESTER AND ALSO RECORDING IT. IT IS A SPIRITUALLY BEAUTIFUL PRAYER BOOK

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