Friar Jack's Favorite Prayers

In this collection of his favorite prayers and reflections, Friar Jack explores several styles of prayer by which the Spirit can lead us into living union with God: familiar prayers and prayers of suffering, petition, listening, inner quiet, and praise. Each of us is wise to find the styles of prayer that suit us, advises Friar Jack. Friar Jack reflects on our Christian creeds; the Glory Be; the Our Father; Soul of Christ (Anima Christi); Come, Holy Spirit; the Canticle of Mary (Magnificat); the Hail Mary; the Canticle of Brother Sun; St. Francis' Prayer Before the Crucifix; the stigmata of St. Francis; the Peace Prayer of St. Francis; St. Clare; and more.