On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild [Paperback]

Phyllis Zagano (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2001

Originally conceived as a very personal letter to the author's godchild, this book is actually a marvelous introduction to prayer in the Catholic tradition. The author introduces the reader to the very basics of prayer and its many forms. There are short chapters on adoration, contrition, petition, thanksgiving, methods of praying, praying with Scripture, contemplation, Lectio Divina, and Prayer of the Hours.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Zagano's tome on prayer is inviting.  Originally written as a letter to one of her adult godchildren, the manuscript evolved into a gift for anyone interested in further exploration of the topic of prayer. 
                                                                                                 --Lisa Hedley, CatholicMom.com

 [Zagano] responds directly to the times with a tender and straightforward handbook for starting a prayer life (On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild, Liguori)
                                                                     --Nancy Dallavalle, National Catholic Reporter

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This very popular book has been translated and published in Spanish, Italian, and Indonesian, and recorded for the blind.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Liguori Publications; Revised edition (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764807951
• ISBN-13: 978-0764807954
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,226,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Phyllis Zagano was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and grew up on Long Island. She holds th Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and has taught at Fordham, Boston, and Hofstra Universities. Her book, "Holy Saturday," won the College Theology Book Award and a First Place Catholic Press Association Award. In 2009, she was a Fulbright Fellow to the Republic of Ireland.

http://people.hofstra.edu/Phyllis_Zagano/

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift or Personal Resource, November 4, 2005

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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: On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild (Paperback)

On first glance, Zagano's tome on prayer is inviting. Originally written as a letter to one of her adult godchildren, the manuscript evolved into a gift for anyone interested in further exploration of the topic of prayer. "It speaks simply about prayer-who we pray to and why, how we pray, what we pray for and about. It is not complex or technical, but, then again, neither is prayer," shares Dr. Zagano.

As a godmother myself, and one always interested in an increase in my own prayer life, I have found On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild a wonderful resource. The author's counsel and instruction are offered in a lovingly familiar tone, truly reminiscent of a godmother wanting to share one of life's greatest treasures with her beloved godchild.

However the value of the book extends beyond that trusted connection to reach out to anyone looking to enhance their prayer relationship with God.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice gift book, June 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild (Paperback)

This is a re-issue of a classic work. Makes a wonderful gift book for young adults and beyond.