Daily Prayer 2004

Daily Prayer 2004 draws on the long tradition of Christian prayer, especially Liturgy of the Hours and lectio divina, "holy reading," providing a simple order of daily prayer for each day of the liturgical year. Each daily prayer is dated and includes a psalm, scripture reading, reflection, intercessions, the Lord’s Prayer and a closing prayer. The introduction provides a brief background on the tradition of daily prayer as well as ideas for using the book for prayer alone or with a small group.

The portable size of this "everyday" book makes it convenient to carry in a purse, briefcase or backpack. Its easy-to-use format makes it a great introduction to Catholic prayer for catechumens and candidates for confirmation and full communion, and it provides an easy way for high school students, teachers and parishioners to get into a habit of daily prayer.

Daily Prayer 2004 is ideal for

• middle and high school students
• teachers and catechists
• youth groups
• confirmation candidates
• religious education programs with older students
• catechumens and candidates for full communion
• adult formation and prayer groups

"Daily Prayer 2004" was first and foremost designed to be used easily by an individual. Each order of prayer fills a page; only the psalm is on another page. There is no need for other books, such as a Bible. Because each page includes the date, there also is no need for a calendar to determine the week of the liturgical season or the saint of the day. All such information is provided in each day's heading.