Simple Steps to Fruitful Prayer

Are you frustrated by a lack of focus during prayer? Do you struggle to maintain a consistent prayer life? Have your prayers become routine and boring? In this classic book, acclaimed author Fr. Lawrence Lovasik clears away misunderstandings that many people have about prayer — and shows you countless ways to avoid obstacles to a deeper prayer life, no matter how much or how little you may have prayed before.   In these pages, you'll learn what prayer really is, why it's necessary, and how to more effectively practice the essential forms of Catholic prayer. Fr. Lovasik also offers you practical ways you can make your prayers more heartfelt, more focused, and more fully suffused with love for God. By following his simple advice, you will be filled with a divine peace and joy that no one will be able to take from you as you learn . . . Why true prayer is not necessarily a matter of words   Four things you must bear in mind in order to pray better   Why prayer is essential for your salvation even though God knows all you need   Swamped with earthly cares or selfish interests? Why prayer at such moments makes such a difference, hard as it may be   Five ways you should follow Jesus’ example in your own prayer   How to keep trusting in God when your prayers seem to go unanswered   Distractions in prayer: four ways you can keep them from disturbing you   Family prayer: how to bring God into your home life — consistently and painlessly   The Our Father: why it’s the most perfect prayer — and how to avoid common pitfalls many fall into when praying this simple prayer.   The Basic Book of Catholic Prayer by Father Lawrence G. Lovasik List Price: $14.95 - 224 pages Order Online HERE Save 40% when you order the set List Price: $31.90 Order the set  at this link for only $19.99! How to Find God will help you look honestly at yourself — and by doing so, to attain the deepest desire of every sincere Christian: union with God Himself. No longer will you be diverted from the search for God . . . or live in fear of losing your soul. Rather, with the help of the monk Hubert van Zeller, you’ll learn how to spot — and avoid — dangerous spiritual distractions. You’ll find out how to keep your feet on the path that leads to holy wisdom: true knowledge of yourself . . . and of God. From van Zeller, you’ll discover how to grow into the person Christ means you to be — no matter how far you still have to go. Your new knowledge will draw you closer to God and charge your life with a transforming spiritual vigor. How to Find God is a spiritual banquet for every Christian who wants to attain true self-knowledge and to be united with Him who is the fount of all joy. "Brisk and readable . . . a book for all who enjoy the inner search, the life of genuine prayer." American Benedictine  "Magnificent . . . Its simplicity makes it of value not only for adepts but for all who can crawl, however feebly, to their Father's arms." The Priest Save 40% when you order the set Order both books  HERE for only $19.99 Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com Save up to 40% when you join Sophia's