This page lists resources such as books and apps which can help your prayer life.
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Book /Resource |
ISBN or details |
Remarks |
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Common Worship Daily Prayer |
ISBN 0715121995 |
Based on the monastic approach to prayer and an amazing resource for all eventualities. |
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Celebrating Daily Prayer |
ISBN 0819281344 |
A smaller travelling version of the above |
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Time to pray |
Downloadable app |
A digital version of common worship together with other prayer resources from the Church of England |
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Daily Lectio |
Downloadable app |
This gives you the daily scripture texts used by the worldwide Anglican Church. It is a great resource as it gives a well thought through approach to reading scripture through the seasons.
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Reading and meditation resources |
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Lectio Divina – the Sacred Art: transforming words and images into heart-centered prayer – Christine Valters Painter |
9780281067114 |
A really good book on how read scripture in a structured and enlightening way. |
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Seeking God – Esther De Waal |
A really good introduction to the rule of St Benedict. Esther is a world wide lecturer in the Rule of St Benedict. I have met her and she has really helped me. |
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Collected works of St John of the Cross |
935216154 |
A very comprehensive resource on St John of the Cross. |
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Transformed by the Beloved – a guide to spiritual formation with St John of the Cross – Revd. Daniel Munoz. Published in the last twelve months. |
9781841015842 |
A really good book and very spiritual . The author is a very good friend. He owns and runs a retreat centre in the mountains of Andalusia, Spain. I have been going for the last four years for my annual silent retreat. www.haciendalosolivos.org |
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Personality and stress – Ruth Fowke |
9781853455421 |
Might help you understand the best way for you to pray. |
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Learn to Meditate – David Fontana. |
This book transformed my prayer life into one of daily joy, pleasure, peace and tranquillity. |
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Use of icons, candles and incense sticks can all help you get in the mood. Prayer shawls and mats also help. |
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Get a little prayer kit ready in a box to help you.The rituals really help. |
Musical resources
There is a huge amount of classical and modern Christian music. Music is a very personal thing and you will need to discern for yourself what you like. Do not be afraid to try something new – use Spotify (an internet based musical resource) if you have a limited budget and want hear some stuff – enjoy!