How very difficult it is for most people to be joyful. Yet we were made for joy and have within our reach the means to achieve it. This book demonstrates how contemplative prayer is the path for the joy we seek. More particularly, it shows how contemplative prayer leads to a sense of self-worth and inner happiness which makes such joy possible. The kind of contemplation which Father Catoir recommends is not an abstraction or the privileged achievement of the few but an everyday reality for those who are willing to make the effort. It is the core of a satisfying and joy-filled life of union with God and selfless service of our neighbor. This revised version contains much original material which adds to the value of what was already a highly acclaimed little volume on practical contemporary spirituality.
About the Author: Former Director of the Christophers and President of the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada, Father John T. Catoir is the Founder and Director of St. Jude’s Media Ministries providing public service announcements to the media featuring the good news of the Gospel. Widely known for his syndicated television programs and newspaper columns, he is likewise the author of several very popular titles published by Alba House: God Delights in You (1990), Dios Se Complace en Ti (1992), Vamos a Orar (1991), World Religions (1992), Where Do You Stand With the Church? (1996), The Stations of the Cross for the New Millennium (2001), and Enjoy Your Precious Life (2003).
ISBN-10: 0-8189-0538-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8189-0538-4
Book: 122 pages
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Author: |
John T. Catoir, JCD |
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Copyright: |
1988 |
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First Printed: |
10-12-1988 |
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Reprints: |
1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2007 |