Catholic Spiritual Practices

How did the maestro advise the young violinist?

There is a story of a young violinist who had an audition at Carnegie Hall. As she hurriedly exited the subway, she was momentarily disoriented. To her relief, she saw an old man with a violin under his arm and thought that surely he would know.

"Sir, can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" she asked.

"Practice," he said, with a grin.

It's the same way with Catholic spirituality--growing in faith is all about practice.

This collection by today's most respected Catholic writers offers a compendium of these practices, traditional and contemporary, that can enable us to sustain and grow a vibrant spiritual life. This must-have volume will quickly become a trusted companion for an entire lifetime of engagement with the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith.

Contents:
Catholic Spirituality in Practice / Colleen M. Griffith

Practices of Prayer
The Lord's Prayer / N. T. WrightPraying with the Saints / Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJThe Jesus Prayer / Joseph Wong, OSB, CAMIntercessory Prayer / Ann Ulanov and Barry UlanovCentering Prayer / Joseph G. SandmanThe Rosary/ Thomas H. GroomeLiturgy of the Hours / Elizabeth CollierPraying with Images / Colleen M. GriffithEveryday Prayers / Compiled by Thomas H. GroomePractices of Care
Living the Sacramental Principle / Esther de WaalPracticing Hospitality / Ana Maria Pineda, RSMPracticing Forgiveness / Marjorie J. ThompsonFamily Life as Spiritual Practice / Wendy M. WrightDia de los Muertos / Alex Garcia-RiveraPracticing Care for the Environment / United States Conference of Catholic BishopsPractices of Spiritual Growth
The Ignatian Examen / Dennis Mamm, SJSpiritual Direction / Kathleen FischerRetreats / Anne LutherLectio Divina / Sandra M. Schneiders, IHMDiscernment / David LonsdaleEucharistic Adoration / Brian E. Daley, SJThe Angelus / Thomas H. GroomeStations of the Cross / Thomas H. GroomeFasting / Joan Chittister, OSBThanksgiving after Communion / Thomas H. GroomeSpiritual Practice Goes Digital / Barbara RadtkeConclusion: Keep on Practicing, You'll Get Better at It / Thomas H. Groome