The School of Prayer - by John Brook (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Anyone seeking a more complete prayer life eventually comes up against the Divine Office, a formidable obstacle for the uninitiated. Here is a clear, simple, and complete introduction that will guide anyone wishing to take up morning, evening, and night prayer from the Divine Office.

The basic principle of the Office is explained, and the method of putting the principle into practice is detailed. With the Office providing both the words and the discipline, a consistent prayer life based on the Divine Office can be built. Pocket-sized, with ribbon marker.

From the Back Cover

This book is written for all who are learning to pray. It is written firstly for lay people, to introduce them to one of the Church's greatest treasures of prayer, the Divine Office.

Review Quotes

A helpful commentary on the psalms for each day of the week is found here in one handy volume.Liguorian

A marvelous text for college students and anyone desiring to learn more so they may better tap the riches of the Psalms and the Divine Office-superbly ordered!Sister Karen Wilhelmy

This commentary on the Divine Office will help laypeople, novices and students to better understand the make-up of the Hours, and deepen their appreciation of the Scriptures that compose the OfficeSpiritual Life