Man's highest aspiration is to be able to converse with Jesus - to pray. In Conversation with Godhelps the reader to pray with piety and with confidence. It is aimed not at the 'specialist' but is for the ordinary person.
Following the thread of the Liturgical season, this series gives many practical hints for deepening in one's relationship with God and those around one, improving one's character in and through daily work and family life. The author has succeeded in not creating a straitjacket; rather the book, rich as it is in quotations from spiritual writers throughout the ages, is a source of open suggestions for daily meditation on every aspect of Christian life.This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading for a lifetime, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.
Man's highest aspiration is to be able to converse with Jesus - to pray. In Conversation with Godhelps the reader to pray with piety and with confidence. It is aimed not at the 'specialist' but is for the ordinary person.
Following the thread of the Liturgical season, this series gives many practical hints for deepening in one's relationship with God and those around one, improving one's character in and through daily work and family life. The author has succeeded in not creating a straitjacket; rather the book, rich as it is in quotations from spiritual writers throughout the ages, is a source of open suggestions for daily meditation on every aspect of Christian life.This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading for a lifetime, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.
Rev. Francis Fernández-Carvajal was born in Granada in 1938. A graduate in History from the University of Navarre, he also holds a doctorate in Canon Law from the Angelicumin Rome. He is a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature. Since his ordination in 1964, much of his pastoral ministry has been with university students. For more than ten years he has been Editor of he monthly magazine PALABRA. Among his publihsed works are an Anthology of texts(with more than 6000 quotations from spiritual writers throughout the ages), Lukewarmness - the Devil in Disguise,and Commentarieson the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke.
Rev. Francis Fernández-Carvajal was born in Granada in 1938. A graduate in History from the University of Navarre, he also holds a doctorate in Canon Law from the Angelicumin Rome. He is a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature. Since his ordination in 1964, much of his pastoral ministry has been with university students. For more than ten years he has been Editor of he monthly magazine PALABRA. Among his publihsed works are an Anthology of texts(with more than 6000 quotations from spiritual writers throughout the ages), Lukewarmness - the Devil in Disguise,and Commentarieson the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke.
Who Is This Book For?
Highlights of ICWG
Fr. Francis makes generous use of the writings of the great saints.
Meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more.
Each day's meditation is divided into three parts and is five or six pages long.
Each volume is small enough for you to carry it to Adoration or some other suitable place for meditation.
Who Is This Book For?
Highlights of ICWG
In Conversation With God Series
We Recommend buying Either the Full Set, or pairing the following two books together.
1. The Volume that corresponds to the current liturgical season.
2. The book of feasts that corresponds to the current month.
ICWG Full SetWith Slipcase
Vol 1: Advent & Christmas
Vol 2: Lent and Easter Season
Vol 3: Ordinary TimeWeeks 1-12
Vol 4: Ordinary TimeWeeks 13-23
Vol 5: Ordinary TimeWeeks 24-34
Vol 6: Special FeastsJan - June
Vol 7: Special FeastsJuly - Dec
In Conversation With God Series
ICWG Full SetWith Slipcase
Vol 1: Advent & Christmas
Vol 2: Lent and Easter Season
Vol 3: Ordinary TimeWeeks 1-12
Vol 4: Ordinary TimeWeeks 13-23
Vol 5: Ordinary TimeWeeks 24-34
Vol 6: Special FeastsJanuary - June
Vol 7: Special Feasts July - December