The Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Monastery succinctly state on the back cover of their book The Tradition of Catholic Prayer “Catholics have a rich and ancient prayer tradition that informs contemporary practice….” It’s no wonder that people seek out the variety of prayer options available within the Catholic tradition.
Catholic prayer is a vibrant and varied tradition, bringing to fullness a life-giving relationship between us and God. Jesus came “that we might have life, and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). “…prayer is not merely an exchange of words, but it engages the whole person in a relationship with God the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit” (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, USCCB).
Our favorite Catholic pray-ers:
- Teresa of Avila, (16th-century Spanish mystic, Doctor of the Church, Carmelite nun, reformer of the Carmelite religious order, saint)
- John of the Cross (16th-century Spanish mystic, Doctor of the Church, Carmelite monk and priest, co-reformer of the Carmelite religious order, saint)
- Edith Stein, Carmelite nun, saint
- Fr Thomas Keating, founder of Contemplative Outreach
Books we recommend:
Clinging: The Experience of Prayer (Emilie Griffin)
The Tradition of Catholic Prayer (The Monks of Meinrad Monastery)
Dates for our upcoming events about prayer:
2024 dates pending
You are a beloved child of God!
A Parish Catechist 