{"product_id":"progress-through-mental-prayer-paperback","title":"Progress Through Mental Prayer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Leen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the saints learned how to master mental prayer, which is silently to turn our thoughts to God in a spirit of reverence. It is a holy skill that fills us with grace and draws us ever closer to our Lord. Here is the classic that will show you how you, too, can develop a deep and meaningful prayer life that is necessary to attain the joys of Heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn valuable insights on methods of mental prayer and the eight crucial aspects of this important practice. You will learn how to prepare for and foster the practice of mental prayer and enter into contemplation of the Lord. As Fr. Edward Leen lays out the progression from the beginning to advanced stages of grace, he also reveals: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven tools you need to strive for sanctity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eone \u003c\/i\u003ething necessary for you to become a saint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eessential \u003c\/i\u003eresolution you need to grow in your life of prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ways to prepare yourself for a fruitful Holy Communion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to cultivate intimacy with God and be healed of \"infection\" in your soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays in which mental prayer will help you to \"put on the mind of Christ\" and increase your faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will see how to approach distractions in prayer and how to attain tranquility and purity in the light of divine love. You will become aware of common pitfalls in your journey, as well as a spiritual exercise that will help you avoid them. You'll learn the role of mortification in the life of prayer and discover that God is present in your prayer even in times of darkness or obscurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs your conversation with God deepens, you will learn how to hear Him speak to you in the midst of your daily life. You will also understand what is meant by \u003ci\u003epassive prayer, affective prayer, and the prayer of simplicity.\u003c\/i\u003e Above all, you will glean wisdom about ways to advance in recollection and experience the touches of divine grace to empower you to live virtuously. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFr. Edward Leen, C.S.Sp. (1885-1944), was born in Ireland and entered the order of the Holy Ghost Fathers. He was president of Blackrock College in Ireland from 1925 to 1931 and then became professor of philosophy at Kimmage Manor, Dublin. During this time, he gave many retreats and conferences, especially to religious communities, and he became widely known as a master of spiritual matters. Like his spiritual mentor, Dom Columba Marmion, Fr. Leen made the central focus of his widely read spiritual writings the relationship between Christ and the soul of the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696108507199,"sku":"9781644138526","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e014e7114d6d9160714b5a3a6d9d795e.webp?v=1765006238","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/progress-through-mental-prayer-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}