In the book of Thessalonians,
Christ urges us to
pray without ceasing,
but when we try to do so,
most of us simply
cease without praying.
We’re distracted by troubles or duty
or we quit because it’s late already
and we’re tired.
Now there's a remedy
that actually works:
Written nearly a century ago, and used since then by generations of grateful Catholics, this no-nonsense prayer manual dispels the false notions of prayer we all have and shows how we can, in fact, pray without ceasing — even at times when exhaustion cripples us and cares threaten to sweep us away.
Drawing on the experience of dozens of saints, Fr. Raoul Plus here explains sure ways we can recollect ourselves before prayer so that once we begin to pray, our prayers will be richer and more productive.
He teaches us how to practice interior silence habitually, even in the rush and noise of the world.
And he explains each of the kinds of prayer and shows when we should — and should not — employ each.
The result?
Even in the midst of busy days, we're soon able to pray always by keeping our wills united to God even when our minds must be directed elsewhere.
In a word, How to Pray Always is one of those rare books that actually fulfills the promise of its title: in just over a hundred pages, it shows us how to love God and to live prayerfully and constantly in His loving presence.
Receive a 25% discount
when you order How to Pray Always
along with The Art of Loving God
Have you tried to grow closer to God using one technique after another, yet still find you haven’t made much progress? That’s a common problem in today’s world, where devotion has become so complicated that the simple art of loving God has been lost.
Don’t despair. Generations of Christians have made finding God harder than it need be, which is why, every few hundred years, God sends us a saint like St. Francis de Sales to remind us that anyone can love God and that it’s not really so hard to do.
 In The Art of Loving God, St. Francis de Sales offers wise and gentle guidance, leading you to discover the secrets to growing holier through the simple things in life — work, play, and rest. You’ll learn to avoid the distractions (even religious distractions) that trouble and weary your soul--and you’ll soon be able to focus your energy simply on loving God.
Listen to the holy words of this saint; take them to heart; make them a part of your life. Soon you’ll be well on your way, following that path to Heaven that God, from all eternity, has given you as your very own.
St. Francis de Sales himself will teach you the secrets of developing patience . . . trust . . . modesty . . . courage . . . simplicity . . . humility . . . obedience . . . generosity . . . perseverance . . . selflessness . . . gentleness . . . a love of God . . . and other key virtues.
No matter how many times you’ve failed in the past, by following the guidance of St. Francis de Sales you’ll soon be a master of the art of loving God.
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