On Prayer and the Contemplative Life (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. Thomas Aquinas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332017249 ISBN 13: 9780332017242

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explains how prayer shapes a life of contemplation and action.

This classic discussion shows how prayer, faith, and charity work together to draw closer to God, while comparing the aims and works of active and contemplative religious life.

In clear terms, the book examines what makes a religious vocation meaningful. It outlines how different orders pursue ends, how their works relate to their ends, and why contemplation often holds a higher place. It also covers how prayer fits into daily practice, the varieties of prayer, and how faith, humility, and divine grace support true petition.

• See how contemplation and action are balanced within religious life.
• Learn about different forms of prayer, from vocal to contemplative, and how they work together.
• Understand the roles of faith, charity, and humility in prayer and meriting grace.
• Explore how the Church and Saints shape the practice and purpose of prayer.

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, historical look at how prayer underpins a life devoted to God, study, and service. This edition helps clarify the aims of religious orders and the spiritual discipline that guides both inner devotion and outward acts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332017249
• ISBN 13: 9780332017242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 294