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Description edit
The Glenstal Book of Prayer is a rich, nourishing resource on the dark, mysterious, but exciting journey that is prayer. It draws on things both old and new: on the wisdom of the Bible, enshrined in Benedictine liturgy, on the experience of modern monks, and on the wisdom of the Christian... read more
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“The Lord is high yet he looks on the lowly and the haughty he knows from afar. Though I walk in the midst of affliction you give me life and frustrate my foes.”
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“I thank you for your faithfulness and love which excel all we ever knew of you. One the day I called, you answered; you increased the strength of my soul.”
Setting & Locations edit
Organizations edit
- Glenstal Abbey: Benedictine Community located in Murroe, Co Limerick, ireland.
First Sentence edit
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
I. Daily Prayer
Prayer: Morning and Evening
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Prayer Stops
Prayer during the day: Mid-morning
Prayer during the day: Noon
Prayer during the day: Afternoon
Night Prayer: Compline
Seasonal Prayer Cycle
Advent
Christmas
Lent
Easter
Green or Ordinary Time
II. Familiar Prayers
The Sign of the Cross
Prayer of Praise
The Lord's Prayer
The Hail Mary
Memorare
The Apostle's Creed
Act of Contrition
Guardian Angel Prayer
The Jesus Prayer - Prayer of the Heart
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
St. Patrick's Breastplate
Prayer of St. Francis
The Rosary
The Angelus
The Stations of the Cross
III. Ritual Prayers
Prayers for Various Occasions
A short act of devotion to our Holy Father Benedict,
Patriarch of Monks
In the morning
In the evening
Before engaging in any work
Prayer for peace and tranquillity
Prayers for guidance
Beannacht ar chach ('Blessing on everyone')
Blessings before and after meals
Prayer in time of sickness or with one who is sick
Prayer before travelling
When visiting a cemetary
Communion Prayers
Prayers of self-dedication
Prayers in difficult times
Blessings
Blessing of a home
Blessing of a family
Blessing of the elderly
Blessing on the occasion of a death
Blessing of a sick person
Blessing going on a journey
Blessing of a person in need of inner healing
Blessing for the dead when visiting a cemetary
IV.
Additional Psalms
Reading from the Rule of St. Benedict
Calendar of Saints and Feasts
Authors & Contributors edit
- Monks of Glenstal Abbey (Author)
First Edition edit
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Page Count: 160
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- Dewey: 291
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