{"product_id":"little-catechism-of-the-life-of-prayer","title":"Little Catechism of the Life of Prayer","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,324px);width:100%;height:0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;top:0;\" src=\"https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/kgapw\/lilz\/\" title=\"Little Catechism of the Life of Prayer sample\" seamless=\"seamless\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMental Prayer is indispensable to the spiritual life; normally it is, so to speak, its very breath. However, the spontaneity in prayer is usually realized only if the soul applies itself to meditation for some time by its own personal effort. In other words, one must learn how to pray. It is to teach souls this devout practice that various meditation books have been published. There are many methods, each with its own merit; among them is the Teresian method, so called because it is based on the teaching of St. Teresa of Jesus, the Foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and the great mistress of the spiritual life. We outlined this method in a pamphlet called the \u003cem\u003eLittle Catechism of the Life of Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a simple exposition of the Teresian method according to the writings of many Carmelite authors: its widespread circulation shows very clearly that this method answers the needs and the desires of many prayerful souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface to Divine Intimacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this short but comprehensive guide, Father Gabriel describes in clear terms the means and methods of mental prayer. Set out in question-and-answer format, the \u003cem\u003eLittle Catechism\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable work for those seeking to enter more deeply into a life of prayer and loving communion with God.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53621319827755,"sku":"9781963696714","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/6797\/9563\/files\/Copyofst.michaelshopify_27.png?v=1779889353","url":"https:\/\/corjesupress.com\/products\/little-catechism-of-the-life-of-prayer","provider":"Cor Jesu Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}