The Work of Prayer

The Work of Prayer by James O. S. Huntington is a comprehensive guide to the art of prayer. The author, a monk of the Order of the Holy Cross, draws on his own experiences and the teachings of the Christian tradition to provide a practical and inspiring approach to prayer.The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the nature of prayer and its role in the spiritual life. The author discusses the different types of prayer, including intercessory prayer, contemplative prayer, and the prayer of petition, and offers advice on how to cultivate a deeper prayer life.The second part of the book focuses on the practical aspects of prayer. The author provides guidance on how to create a sacred space for prayer, how to use prayer beads, and how to develop a daily prayer routine. He also offers suggestions for dealing with distractions and obstacles to prayer.The final part of the book explores the transformative power of prayer. The author discusses how prayer can lead to inner healing and spiritual growth, and how it can help us to discern God's will for our lives. He also offers insights into the relationship between prayer and social justice, and how prayer can inspire us to work for a more just and peaceful world.Overall, The Work of Prayer is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life and connect more deeply with God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.