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. Wright


• Praying with the Saints / Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ


• The Jesus Prayer / Joseph Wong, OSB, CAM


• Intercessory Prayer / Ann Ulanov and Barry Ulanov


• Centering Prayer / Joseph G. Sandman


• The Rosary/ Thomas H. Groome


• Liturgy of the Hours / Elizabeth Collier


• Praying with Images / Colleen M. Griffith


• Everyday Prayers / Compiled by Thomas H. Groome

Practices of Care

• Living the Sacramental Principle / Esther de Waal


• Practicing Hospitality / Ana Maria Pineda, RSM


• Practicing Forgiveness / Marjorie J. Thompson


• Family Life as Spiritual Practice / Wendy M. Wright


• Dia de los Muertos / Alex Garcia-Rivera


• Practicing Care for the Environment / United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Practices of Spiritual Growth

• The Ignatian Examen / Dennis Mamm, SJ


• Spiritual Direction / Kathleen Fischer


• Retreats / Anne Luther


• Lectio Divina / Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM


• Discernment / David Lonsdale


• Eucharistic Adoration / Brian E. Daley, SJ


• The Angelus / Thomas H. Groome


• Stations of the Cross / Thomas H. Groome


• Fasting / Joan Chittister, OSB


• Thanksgiving after Communion / Thomas H. Groome


• Spiritual Practice Goes Digital / Barbara Radtke

Conclusion: Keep on Practicing, You'll Get Better at It / Thomas H. Groome