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<p><i>The Glenstal Book of Prayer</i> is a rich, nourishing resource on the dark, mysterious, but exciting journey that is prayer. It 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 with its earthy, popular and devotional prayers. Beautifully bound and designed, it is both prayer and inspiration.</p> <p>The first section is a simplified Liturgy of the Hours to dedicate and bless those two great moments of the day that bear witness to Christ: morning, when we celebrate his rising as the light of the world, and evening, when we acclaim him as the unquenchable light that never sets. 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, elements have been included stemming from the ancient custom of consecrating special moments to the Lord in the bustle of the daily round. These "prayer-stops

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Author

Glenstal Abbey (Limerick, Ireland : County)

Publisher

Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9780814627679

Category

religious

Subjects

Philosophy, Religion, Humanities

Rating

4.6 / 5 (88 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14