Becoming Prayer​

Author Simon Cocksedge & Nicholas Alan Worssam
Publisher Canterbury Press £13.99
Format pbk
ISBN 9781786226198

Described as A Franciscan Guide, readers will discover that there is far more to the saint than a lover of the natural world. Each chapter introduces a different perspective on contemplative prayer and helpful guidance is given to those who are new to the practice. We learn much about St Francis himself and about his followers for whom prayer is a way of life. The saint encourages us to pray at all times and to be ready to act in accordance with the promptings of divine wisdom. Simplicity and humility are fundamental to our willingness to be changed. We are encouraged to spend time in silence and solitude: this in turn will be reflected in our preaching and lead to social action. Always interesting, the narrative is sometimes disjointed but we are continually challenged to follow in the footsteps of the saint as so many have done throughout the centuries.

Reviewed by LAURA HILLMAN

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