A Beginner's Book of Prayer: An Introduction to Traditional Catholic Prayers Imitation Leather – October 1, 2009

Dear Reader,I have given this book a five star rating because having purchased it and reviewed it, I found it worthy of such a rating. This is what it is, a prayer book for beginners. When I say beginners I don't mean that it is only for those who have never prayed. There are all different kinds of prayer. I the Catholic Church we have not only a tradition of spontaneous prayers from the heart, but written prayers that should be known to all Catholics.Some have argued that they didn't like the Scripture translations used in the book; it was not my favorite but it was not a false translation either. Another objected to this book as being promoted as "traditional", when for example the inclusion of the Mysteries of Light are shown in how to pray the rosary. These were added to the rosary by St. PP John Paul II. Since he was the Pope, he had the Authority by Christ to add to the Traditions of the Church; the Rosary while being Marian prayer which asks the intercessions of the Mother Of God, is truly a Gospel Meditation, and the St. John Paul II's supplied even more mysteries regarding the life of Christ for one to meditate upon.So impressed was I with this simple yet profound prayer book that I purchased three; one each for my two sons, and one for a best friend who was poorly Catechized in the Faith.

This is a lovely book. However, if you are new to the faith and tight on funds see what books are offered for free to 3 or 5 dollars at your local parish. There are similar books at ours for free. If all you need is a rundown of basic prayers.. for a lovely mantel worthy book this is great and pretty comprehensive.

I love that these have the large letters which makes it so much easier to read. The leather quality is excellent and has an overall great feel to it. Price is very just, and if I could I'd purchase another solely to get a different color. It is beautiful and perfect.

Give you day a spiritual start or ending. Easy read and follow.

I love this little book of prayers. I was raised Catholic but was not raised saying many traditional prayers. I love the biblical references and the explanations of faith throughout the book. I learned so much. The book is organized very well and is a small size, perfect for carry around with you. This is a must have for both cradle Catholics and new Catholics looking for a deeper prayer life.Just a comment on the other review. In 1974, Pope Paul VI proposed a renewal in Marion devotion. A Marian group in Leutsdorf, Germany then requested permission to officially institute a fourth series of mysteries, The Public Life of Jesus, that had been suggested by Rev. Benno Mikocki of Vienna, the head of the Rosary/Reparation Way of the Cross movement. It took over 20 years for the idea of the new mysteries to develope because such devotions have to come from among the people. Pope John Paul II named them the Luminous Mysteries, the mysteries of light, because Jesus is God's light for the world. [...]

The book is a great starter for people new to the Catholic faith. That said, the driver just threw the book onto the porch from the driveway. My package was half on and half off of the porch the only thing that kept it from the ground was that a bush caught it.

Such a great little book. Heartfelt prayers. Easy to memorize. Convenient to carry in my little phone purse. Great meditation tool for my quiet time.

I am doing my Catholic classes to be baptized and wanted to learn all I could. This book helped me to learn the prayers in an easy to read book. A must have in my opinion.