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| | Description | A thoughtful exploration of the history and vitality of traditional Catholic prayers. Praying people have long relied on meditative or extemporaneous prayer to express their feelings and yearning to God. Traditional prayer, often considered rote, tends to be neglected. In The Words We Pray, author Amy Welborn offers an insightful exploration into eighteen traditional prayers and the vital role they play in the spiritual life. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Amy Welborn | | Paperback: | 210 pages | | Publisher: | Loyola Press | | Publication Date: | October 01, 2004 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 082941956X | | Product Length: | 7.18 inches | | Product Width: | 5.08 inches | | Product Height: | 0.6 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.46 pounds | | Package Length: | 6.8 inches | | Package Width: | 5.0 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 5 reviews |
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32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Terrific resource will enrich your prayer life Immeasurably Oct 27, 2004
By Lisa M. Hendey
"Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author"
Most Catholics, whether they actively practice their faith or not, can recite the words to the Hail Mary as instinctively as they tie their shoelaces. They may not know the meaning or origin of the words they pray, but the prayer itself is a part of their core, their identity, their soul. In her latest book The Words We Pray (Loyola Press, October 2004, paperback, 210 pages), Amy Welborn gives her readers a gift - the gift of prayer, of knowing not only the words to our favorite prayers, but the stories behind them and the occasions in life when turning to them can provide solace and joy.
I have long admired Welborn's ability to write. Picking up one of her books, or treating yourself to an article she's written is like a combination of having lunch with a friend and a tutoring session with a knowledgeable mentor. The Words We Pray continues this tradition for me, as Amy Welborn captures so effectively the essence and origin of traditional Catholic prayers. The book opens with Welborn's heartfelt description of her own "journey" towards an eventual embracing of prayers such as the Salve Regina.
The true stars of The Words We Pray are the prayers themselves. Welborn has included eighteen of the most popular and powerful Catholic prayers, and has richly described their histories and traditions. When we as Catholics turn to God in communication using these wonderful gems of our Faith, we take our place in the Communion of Saints who have over countless years turned to these prayers to seek intercession and aid. Welborn's book concludes with an interesting discussion of "where our prayers go" and the value of praying vocally, using traditional prayers. The Words We Pray serves not only as a valuable reference, but also as an invitation to a deeper and richer prayer life.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Why use old prayers Feb 23, 2006
By P. Wharfe
Discovering the history and the sense of being part of the communion of saints is what this book does well. The author is frank about her very subjective perspective, so that nobody can expect a scholarly treatment of the subject. It does well what it sets out to do.
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The Words We Pray Jun 25, 2009
By B. W. McNeal
As a returning Catholic(almost 30 years away from the Church), I have found Amy Welborn a reliable source to ease my transition back in the fold. This book refreshed my knowledge of prayers I learned as a child. It also introduced me to some I never knew or felt I should have known. I have given this book to other devout Catholics,both cradle and convert,who treasure it as I do.
St. Francis....and more Mar 11, 2009
By George Novak
Although I bought this little book for it's prayer by St. Francis, I found it rich with other prayers that only the Christian can fully appreciate.
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The Words We Pray: Discovering the Richeness of Traditional Catholic Prayers Jul 23, 2007
By A. Mattson
Excellent!!! Amy Welborn is an awesome author, our bible study enjoys reading any of her books.
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