Running Into the Arms of God: Stories of Prayer/Prayer as Story (Hardcover)

by Patrick Hannon (Author)

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Product Description
This spiritual memoir draws on Hannon’s wealth of experience, his family life, childhood and professional life as a high school teacher to show how God is present in every aspect of our lives, how the seemingly mundane events in our lives can reveal the presence of God. For example, the simple act of sitting on a bench at dawn in the middle of San Francisco becomes a spiritual wakening and a morning prayer of praise for an entire city. This collection of poignant, heartbreaking and hilarious short stories is organized around the Liturgy of the Hours.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: ACTA Publications (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879462957
• ISBN-13: 978-0879462956
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,083 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Delight, March 22, 2006

By	H. Soza (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You don't normally think of spirituality as a "fun read" but this small book can put a whole new spin on the concept of relating to God and when is it, exactly, that we are praying. It is engaging, poignant, thought-provoking (in a positive, non-troubling way) and conveys an optimism about how to live and experience life. I recommend this book to everyone who believes that life has a larger purpose --- if you take its meaning to heart it can make every day of your life a fair bit richer. I received this book as a Christmas present and, in turn, have now given it out as a gift to many of my closest friends and family members --- getting unanimously positive comments in return. This one is really worth it.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will touch you and make you think, October 21, 2005

By	Kendall "Irish Fan '06" (Notre Dame, IN USA) - See all my reviews

Fr. Hannon has written a truly remarkable book. The collection of stories he has included in this work range experiences with his family straight up through the high school he was principal for winning the state championship in baseball. Regardless of the story, however, Fr. Hannon includes a wonderful narrative, one that draws you in and thus allows you to feel the same emotions as the author did in the same situation.

Many of these stories are humorous and leave you wanting to pick up the phone and call your family members to relive some of your own humorous happenings. Others are sad and will perhaps echo with some previous experiences of the reader. Regardless of the tone of the story, the author's powerful command of the English language and engaging style helps the reader show that no situation, no matter how seemingly small or not important, is in fact a blessing and an opportunity to prayer.

I would recommend this book for anyone. If you are looking for a fun book to read, this will be extremely enjoyable and will leave you wanting to read more from Fr. Hannon. Or perhaps you are looking for a book to help rediscover or reinforce your spiritual life. This book will definitely do that as well. It will help you discover that at anytime of day and in any situation, God and prayer are right there.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, wonderful book!, October 10, 2006

By	D. Wendell (Manitou Springs, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Running Into the Arms of God: Stories of Prayer/Prayer as Story (Paperback)

I picked up this book from my local library mainly because Fr. Hannon is the Parochial Vicar at my parish. I was interested in his writing, as I absolutely love going to Mass to hear his homily every Sunday--he is an extremely gifted priest. This book is fantastic, and Fr. Pat is truly a man with a tremendous spirit...and a very talented writer. I read the library copy and quickly bought a copy...it is definately a book you will want to read again and again.