Fr. Thomas Dubay, a renowned teacher and writer on prayer and the spiritual life, presents a simple, profound and practical book on the most important of all human activities, communion with God. Prayer Primer is written for intelligent adults (and teenagers) who want God and a serious prayer life, but it does not presuppose that they need or have a theological background. It does take up many questions rarely answered adequately in the classroom or from the pulpit, often not mentioned at all: Why pray? (be ready for some surprises) ' Why vocal prayer is important and yet should be limited ' What contemplation is and is not ' Praying with Scripture ' Family prayer - even how to introduce children to group meditation ' Prayer in a busy life ' Pitfalls and problems - together with solutions ' Buddhism? New Age? Centering prayer? ' What should you do when dry and empty and not at all inclined to pray? How do you even get started? ' Where and how to begin? ' Assessing progress ' Growing in depth. All of these subjects, and more, are clearly and concisely explained for citizens of this 21st century. Read More