Guide of the Man of Good Will in the Exercise of Mental Prayer (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Simler

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266158374 ISBN 13: 9780266158370

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Practical guide to deep, effective prayer that you can use every day

This edition presents a clear, methodical approach to mental prayer, drawing on respected spiritual authorities. It emphasizes practical steps, concise reflection, and heartfelt affections to help readers grow in their inner life.

The book presents mental prayer as a skill you can practice, with guidance on presence, faith, and the prayer of supplication. It explains how to balance meditation, humility, and confidence in God, and shows how to turn thoughts into steady, faithful action.

• Learn a structured path for prayer that blends presence, reflection, and heartfelt requests
• Discover how to form honest resolutions and how to examine your practice for growth
• Explore ways to integrate mental prayer with other acts of devotion, like Benediction, the Way of the Cross, and Holy Communion
• Receive practical tips for handling common difficulties such as distractions, dryness, and illusions

Ideal for readers seeking a steady, practical path to interior prayer, whether religious or lay, and for pastors guiding others in spiritual life. This edition aims to be a reliable companion for those who want to live a more faithful, active prayer life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266158374
• ISBN 13: 9780266158370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360