The Catholic Prayer Book

by Michael Buckley

Book Overview

In a day when Catholics have less time and yet a greater need than ever for personal prayer, The Catholic Prayer Book is a much-needed resource. Filled with a wide range of prayer from the rich... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892832835
• ISBN13: 9780892832835
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Servant Publications
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.5" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

The Catholic Prayer Book

One of my favorite books that I have, Love the prayers it has in it. meaningful

This RCIA team member loves it!

As a member of an RCIA team at my church this little book is loaded with ideas for opening and closing prayer. It touches upon all of the topics that we teach during our sessions. I keep mine tucked into the bag with my notebook and other essentials and always have it with me for any occasion.

One of the best Catholic prayerbooks available...

Twelve years ago, as a new convert to Catholicism, I bought this book as a guide to Catholic prayer. I couldn't have made a better choice. This volume has the perfect blend of contemporary and ancient prayers generously interspersed with religious poetry and quotations. It contains the traditional prayers of the Church mixed with personal prayers of saints and others who are seeking God. It balances these prayers beautifully. One will find all the basics, for sure, plus others that might inspire you in a different prayer direction. I have since gone on to collect prayerbooks, Catholic and non-Catholic, with a collection now totaling over 150 volumes. This prayerbook contains a unique selection of prayers I have never seen in any other volume. Hands down, this is the prayerbook I return to again and again. Whatever mood I find myself in, or especially when I'm not sure what to pray, this is the book I go to first. Were I to select only one from my collection to recommend, this would be it.

Great devotional resource

This prayer book is excellent for personal devotion and for a glimpse into the life of the Church. It includes a variety of prayers for many different occasions. The book is divided into three parts:1) The Christian Vocation: This part includes prayers addressed to the Trinity. It contains the Jesus Psalter, the Litany of the Sacred Heart, the Way of the Cross, and the Devotion to the Five Sacred Wounds, as well as various Psalms and other prayers. 2) The Sacraments: This section has the prayers and liturgy relating to Baptism, the Eucharist, and Reconciliation. The latter is particularly useful in personal devotion since it contains excerpts from the penitential Psalms. 3) Prayer: This is the longest section and has daily prayers (e.g. morning prayers), family prayers (e.g. grace before meals), the Jesus prayer, and prayers for special occasions (e.g. for peace, for the harvest). It also has prayers to Mary and the Saints.Although Michael Buckley wrote some of the prayers, most have been taken from famous Christian authors. They come from many periods of Church history, ranging from the earliest days until modern times. Prayers by notable Protestants such as T.S. Eliot and William Barclay are included, but most of the writers are Roman Catholic. I would recommend this book to everyone, Catholic or non-Catholic, who wants to enrich his/her prayer life.

Excellent compilation of wonderful Catholis prayers.

This book has become a constant companion to me. The organization of the prayers makes it easy to find just the right prayer for any occasion. There are variations available to suit every taste. From very formal prayers to modern prayers. I would recommend this prayer book for anyone Catholic who wants to begin or enhance their prayer life.

Excellent for converts as well as 'cradle' Catholics.

While it doesn't contain some of my personal favoriteprayers and novenas, this is a well rounded and verynice prayer-book. In addition to dozens of prayers, shortand long, it also contains a basic, 'fits all Masses' outline of the Mass, very helpful to myself (a convert)and my (very confused at Mass) non-Catholic fiance. Theorganization of the book is also very thoughtfully done,with the prayers grouped in sections of similar prayers.I highly recommend this book both for personal use and as Confirmation gift. The compact size travels easily, and mysoft-bound copy has held up very well for nearly 5 years now