Day by Day: The Notre Dame Prayer Book for Students [Paperback]

Thomas McNally (Author, Editor), William George Storey (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2004

The vibrant Catholic spirituality of the University of Notre Dame and the sacred places on its beloved campus come alive in this inspiring collection of prayers for every occasion.

The Notre Dame Book of Prayer gathers together hundreds of traditional and contemporary prayers that reflect the rich heritage of the Catholic faith and the storied legacy of the University of Notre Dame. Arranged around twelve places on campus--including the Grotto, the Basilica, the lakes, and even the gridiron of hallowed Notre Dame Stadium--this beautiful treasury exemplifies the lively yet reverent spirit that makes Notre Dame a unique place of prayer. Readers will find hundreds of prayers, many by members of the University's faculty, staff, students, alumni, and members of the founding Congregation of Holy Cross, as well as guidance on how to pray and inspiring testimonies on the power of prayer.

The deluxe gift packaging of this book includes gold foil detailing and four-color interior with striking photography by Matt Cashore, making this book the perfect gift for the worldwide network of Notre Dame students and alumni, as well as for the hundreds of thousands who love Notre Dame as part of the legendary subway alumni.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"In all these sacred places on the Notre Dame campus, we have felt God's intimate presence--within ourselves, our activities, our relationships with others. The Notre Dame Book of Prayer offers us a way to rediscover those sacred spaces, in the midst of our daily lives, wherever God has called us, where we can be filled with the knowledge of God in every minute, no matter how insignificant or momentous the time may appear to us." --Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame

"My sincere hope is that this book of essays and prayers helps you capture the Notre Dame spirit, but also inspires you to spread it throughout the world." --Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President of The University of Notre Dame

"I hope that this book of prayers will be a source of inspiration that brings together traditional and liturgical prayer with personal reflections often based on the many places that for each of us represent the best of Notre Dame spirituality in the Holy Cross tradition." --Rev. Richard V. Warner, C.S.C., Former Director, Campus Ministry, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross

"My sincere hope is that this book of essays and prayers helps you capture the Notre Dame spirit, but also inspires you to spread it throughout the world." --Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President of The University of Notre Dame

"I hope that this book of prayers will be a source of inspiration that brings together traditional and liturgical prayer with personal reflections often based on the many places that for each of us represent the best of Notre Dame spirituality in the Holy Cross tradition." --Rev. Richard V. Warner, C.S.C., Former Director, Campus Ministry, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: Ave Maria Press; 25 Anv edition (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159471018X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594710186
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Day by Day is an Excellent Prayer Tool, September 10, 2004

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Day by Day: The Notre Dame Prayer Book for Students (Paperback)

Day by Day: The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students celebrates its 25th anniversary with this wonderful new edition. While aimed at college students, the format of the book is helpful to anyone seeking tools to develop a richer prayer life. The book has been updated to include the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and still contains all of the classic Catholic prayers so central to our Faith.

At the heart of the book, and what makes it so special, are the various "Student Life" prayers targeted at helping teens and adults face the many challenges they come up against in day to day life. The book is an excellent resource for high school and college students, young adults seeking to transition into the "real world" and any Catholic family looking to add a treasure to their Catholic home library.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine Addition to Prayer Shelf, August 30, 2010

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Patrice Fagnant-macarthur (Springfield, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Notre Dame Book of Prayer (Hardcover)

For over one hundred years, the Campus Ministry Office at Notre Dame has offered prayer books to incoming first-year students. "The Notre Dame Book of Prayer" is an attempt to share that gift with the larger Notre Dame community and the world in general. The ties to Notre Dame are quickly relevant with references to places on campus abounding. However, if one can get beyond that, there is truly a treasuretrove of prayers in this book.

The prayers are divided into sections. Among these are: "In the Beginning," "Bless Us, O Lord," "Work of Human Hands," "To Everything There is a Season," and "It is Finished." While there are many prayers one might expect, there are many unexpected prayers such as a "Runner's Prayer before Beginning a Race," "Prayer for Parenting a Special-Needs Child," "Prayer for Conflict with a Coworker or Friend," "Blessing for Women in Transition," "Menopause Prayer," and a "Prayer after Suicide."

One prayer that spoke to me was "Give Me Someone;"

"Lord,
when I am famished,
give me someone who needs food;
when I am thirsty,
give me someone who needs water;
when I am cold,
give me someone to warm;
when I am hurting,
give me someone to console;
when my cross becomes heavy,
give me another's cross to share;
when I am poor,
lead someone needy to me;
when I have no time,
give me someone to help for a moment;
when I am humiliated,
give me someone to praise;
when I am discouraged,
send someone to encourage;
when I need another's understanding,
give me someone who needs mine;
when I need somebody to take care of me,
send me someone to care for;
when I think of myself,
turn my thoughts toward another."

"The Notre Dame Book of Prayer" would make a great addition to any Catholic's prayer collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 10, 2010

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Susan "Susan" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Day by Day: The Notre Dame Prayer Book for Students (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book for High School Graduations or I have also given it as a confirmation gift. It is prayers, both personal style as well as the best love prayers from the Catholic Faith. It is a good gift for teens because it is written from the University of Notre Dame, and speaks to the heart of teens. It is updated every couple of years.