The Catholic Prayer Book [Paperback]

Michael J. Buckley (Compiler), Tony, II Castle (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1986

In a day when Catholics have less time and yet a greater need than ever for personal prayer, The Catholic Prayer Book is a much-needed resource. Filled with a wide range of prayer from the rich tradition of the church-including personal, family, and liturgical prayer, and prayer for special occasions-The Catholic Prayer Book serves as a treasury of Catholic worship from ancient times up to the present day.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The Catholic Prayer Book is a resource for personal prayer. It gathers a diverse selection of prayers and devotions both from the rich traditions of the Church and from contemporary experience. This treasury of Catholic worship includes personal, family, and liturgical prayers. --This text refers to the Leather Bound edition.

About the Author

Monsignor Buckley has been parish priest of St. Joseph's Church, Taddcaster, Yorkshire. He is the author of Catholic Morning Prayers, and A Prayer Book for Today's Catholic. He is now working full-time in the healing ministry and resides in England. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 273 pages
• Publisher: Servant Publications (January 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892832835
• ISBN-13: 978-0892832835
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Roman Catholicism

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75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great devotional resource, April 27, 2000

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Jonathan Bennett (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Catholic Prayer Book (Paperback)

This prayer book is excellent for personal devotion and for a glimpse into the life of the Church. It includes a variety of prayers for many different occasions. The book is divided into three parts:

1) The Christian Vocation: This part includes prayers addressed to the Trinity. It contains the Jesus Psalter, the Litany of the Sacred Heart, the Way of the Cross, and the Devotion to the Five Sacred Wounds, as well as various Psalms and other prayers.

2) The Sacraments: This section has the prayers and liturgy relating to Baptism, the Eucharist, and Reconciliation. The latter is particularly useful in personal devotion since it contains excerpts from the penitential Psalms.

3) Prayer: This is the longest section and has daily prayers (e.g. morning prayers), family prayers (e.g. grace before meals), the Jesus prayer, and prayers for special occasions (e.g. for peace, for the harvest). It also has prayers to Mary and the Saints.

Although Michael Buckley wrote some of the prayers, most have been taken from famous Christian authors. They come from many periods of Church history, ranging from the earliest days until modern times. Prayers by notable Protestants such as T.S. Eliot and William Barclay are included, but most of the writers are Roman Catholic. I would recommend this book to everyone, Catholic or non-Catholic, who wants to enrich his/her prayer life.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation of wonderful Catholis prayers., February 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Catholic Prayer Book (Paperback)

This book has become a constant companion to me. The organization of the prayers makes it easy to find just the right prayer for any occasion. There are variations available to suit every taste. From very formal prayers to modern prayers. I would recommend this prayer book for anyone Catholic who wants to begin or enhance their prayer life.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for converts as well as 'cradle' Catholics., March 12, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Catholic Prayer Book (Paperback)

While it doesn't contain some of my personal favoriteprayers and novenas, this is a well rounded and verynice prayer-book. In addition to dozens of prayers, shortand long, it also contains a basic, 'fits all Masses' outline of the Mass, very helpful to myself (a convert)and my (very confused at Mass) non-Catholic fiance. Theorganization of the book is also very thoughtfully done,with the prayers grouped in sections of similar prayers.I highly recommend this book both for personal use and as Confirmation gift. The compact size travels easily, and mysoft-bound copy has held up very well for nearly 5 years now