Here is a collection of read-aloud, read-together prayers that will draw close friends even closer—to each other, to God, and to the fascinating authors of these prayers. In a brief foreword, Madeleine L’Engle and Luci Shaw talk about the prayers they offer and reflect on the experience of prayer in their lives and in their friendship. Then, successive page spreads feature prayers from both authors about a specific topic or for a special occasion. The prayers are interactive– (more…)

A great gift idea for anyone who is concerned about their spiritual life. Use it like a prayer journal. Remember the spiritual concerns and rewards in your everyday life. Write down your inspirations and answered prayers. Your thoughts in times of joy and sadness. Whatever you may need to help you stay focused on your spiritual goals.

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Review
So what you get for your money is a gentle introduction both to Celtic spirituality and to a basic liturgical cycle. This book is as unassuming as the humongous Liturgy of the Hours is imposing, so it’s clearly the more welcoming way to begin a daily prayer discipline. And indeed, this is a book for beginners, and for what it does, I think it does it charmingly well. Celtic Devotions is meant to be a threshold marker: in grand Celtic style, it offers hospitality to those who (more…)