Prayer Works! Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality
Title | Prayer Works! Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781306839525 |
Maybe you've read stories about millionaires who travel to Tibet to learn how to meditate. Maybe you know someone who visited a monastery for a month to learn how to pray. Maybe you don't have that kind of money or spare time. But you still want to learn to pray. Don't worry. You don't need money or a monastery. You have this book. You have a sense of humor. And you have God's grace. You're ready to pray. Prayer is how we talk with God. The Bible says we should do it constantly. Jesus said it's the one thing we need to do. Your soul was made to be in conversation with God. Nobody knows you better. Nobody cares more about you. The good news is that prayer isn't something exotic or esoteric - not when Matthew Leonard talks about it. He makes the methods manageable. (Promise: you won't have to twist your body into a pretzel, hire a coach, or learn a foreign language.) So if you've never read a book on prayer, you've got the right one. And if you've read lots of books on prayer, you've still got the right one. It's got laugh-out-loud humor, great storytelling, and rock-solid instruction. Prayer Works is fun and fast-paced. It will put you on your knees - after you're finished slapping them.
Prayer Works!
Title | Prayer Works! PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | Our Sunday Visitor |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2014-06-17 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781612787800 |
If you've never read a book on prayer, this is the right one. And if you've read lots of books on prayer, it's still the right one. It's got laugh-out-loud humor, great storytelling, and rock-solid instruction in a fun and fast-paced read.
Prayer Works! Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality
Title | Prayer Works! Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | Our Sunday Visitor |
Pages | 118 |
Release | 2014-05-23 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1612783570 |
Maybe you've read stories about millionaires who travel to Tibet to learn how to meditate. Maybe you know someone who visited a monastery for a month to learn how to pray. Maybe you don't have that kind of money or spare time. But you still want to learn to pray. Don't worry. You don't need money or a monastery. You have this book. You have a sense of humor. And you have God's grace. You're ready to pray. Prayer is how we talk with God. The Bible says we should do it constantly. Jesus said it's the one thing we need to do. Your soul was made to be in conversation with God. Nobody knows you better. Nobody cares more about you. The good news is that prayer isn't something exotic or esoteric - not when Matthew Leonard talks about it. He makes the methods manageable. (Promise: you won't have to twist your body into a pretzel, hire a coach, or learn a foreign language.) So if you've never read a book on prayer, you've got the right one. And if you've read lots of books on prayer, you've still got the right one. It's got laugh-out-loud humor, great storytelling, and rock-solid instruction. Prayer Works is fun and fast-paced. It will put you on your knees - after you're finished slapping them.
Louder Than Words
Title | Louder Than Words PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2020-01-20 |
Genre | Catholics |
ISBN | 9780997774504 |
We're all called to sainthood. (What else is there?) And we have living examples of holy men and women who overcame the same types of temptations we face and shortcomings we all have, to become "huge, blinking neon signs that pointed to Jesus." And if they can do it, so can we...with a little practice. Author, speaker, filmmaker and dynamic Catholic convert Matthew Leonard combines the stories of the saints triumphs and struggles along with his own personal anecdotes and wry humor to give us a (very) fresh take on the art of being truly Catholic in a contemporary world.
Catholic Spiritual Practices
Title | Catholic Spiritual Practices PDF eBook |
Author | Colleen M. Griffith |
Publisher | Paraclete Press |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2012-11-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1612613241 |
How did the maestro advise the young violinist? There is a story of a young violinist who had an audition at Carnegie Hall. As she hurriedly exited the subway, she was momentarily disoriented. To her relief, she saw an old man with a violin under his arm and thought that surely he would know. “Sir, can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” she asked. “Practice,” he said, with a grin. It’s the same way with Catholic spirituality–growing in faith is all about practice. This collection by today’s most respected Catholic writers offers a compendium of these practices, traditional and contemporary, that can enable us to sustain and grow a vibrant spiritual life. This must-have volume will quickly become a trusted companion for an entire lifetime of engagement with the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith. Contents: Catholic Spirituality in Practice / Colleen M. Griffith Practices of Prayer The Lord’s Prayer / N. T. Wright Praying with the Saints / Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ The Jesus Prayer / Joseph Wong, OSB, CAM Intercessory Prayer / Ann Ulanov and Barry Ulanov Centering Prayer / Joseph G. Sandman The Rosary/ Thomas H. Groome Liturgy of the Hours / Elizabeth Collier Praying with Images / Colleen M. Griffith Everyday Prayers / Compiled by Thomas H. Groome Practices of Care Living the Sacramental Principle / Esther de Waal Practicing Hospitality / Ana María Pineda, RSM Practicing Forgiveness / Marjorie J. Thompson Family Life as Spiritual Practice / Wendy M. Wright Día de los Muertos / Alex Garcia-Rivera Practicing Care for the Environment / United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Practices of Spiritual Growth The Ignatian Examen / Dennis Mamm, SJ Spiritual Direction / Kathleen Fischer Retreats / Anne Luther Lectio Divina / Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM Discernment / David Lonsdale Eucharistic Adoration / Brian E. Daley, SJ The Angelus / Thomas H. Groome Stations of the Cross / Thomas H. Groome Fasting / Joan Chittister, OSB Thanksgiving after Communion / Thomas H. Groome Spiritual Practice Goes Digital / Barbara Radtke Conclusion: Keep on Practicing, You’ll Get Better at It / Thomas H. Groome
Catholic Mysticism and the Beautiful Life of Grace
Title | Catholic Mysticism and the Beautiful Life of Grace PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 70 |
Release | 2020-01-28 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780997774528 |
This is the accompanying workbook to a portion of the popular online Science of Sainthood course offered by Next Level Catholic Academy (NextLevelCatholicAcademy.com).
St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer
Title | St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2022-02-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780997774573 |
The workbook that accompanies the video series of the same name, which is available at www.ScienceOfSainthood.com. Hosted by Matthew Leonard, this study guides participants deeper into vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer as taught by the Doctor of Prayer, St. Teresa of Avila.For information on more courses and to learn more about this one, go to ScienceOfSainthood.com.