The Words We Pray

Traditional prayer, which is sometimes seen as rote, is frequently overlooked by those who claim to take their faith seriously. Author Amy Welborn gives an interesting analysis of 18 traditional prayers and the crucial spiritual role each one can play in her book The Words We Pray.

The history and traditional use of each prayer, as well as personal experiences, are included in this charming prayer book, demonstrating why the body of Catholic traditional prayers is "a treasure worth rediscovering." The prayers explored in The Words We Pray range from the Psalms to ancient Marian prayers to the Lord's Prayer to Amen, and they are gifts from the past that can profoundly enrich our spiritual lives today.