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Hi,

I wonder if anyone could recommend a book which my wife and I could use to aid us with prayers in the evening? I'm looking for something which perhaps has daily prayers/readings and could form the basis of our night time prayer?

Thanks,

Jonny.

I would recommend the Rosary, myself. The Joyful Mysteries, in particular, have a lot for us to think about in terms of how to live as a family.

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Rose West
"May God help us not to spoil His work" (Bl. Mother Theresa)

Also in paperback at bookstores.

Sunday Missals may often have suggested daily prayers (e.g. Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Morning & Evening Prayer, etc.) and examination of conscience, in addition to readings for Sundays and Holy Days, etc. Try your local Catholic bookstore or some parish bookstore. Or search for [ sunday missals ] on Google or your favorite Internet search engine.

Of course, one advantage of these two resources is that the collections of prayers are not so large as to be overwhelming and there are "extras" included such as important Church teachings.

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David H.

I really like the Magnificat monthly magazine. It has the daily readings, saint profiles, and a brief insight into the daily readings from Catholic authors from early church to modern times. You can probably pick up a copy at your local Catholic store or subscribe at http://www.magnificat.com .

Also, there is a daily meditational on the internet run by Irish Jesuits at http://www.sacredspace.ie . It follows St. Ignatius' daily examen method. You'll need a computer so it may not work if you are doing this as a last thing before sleep. It takes about 5 - 10 minutes depending on how long you meditate on the passage.

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Peace of Christ

---kelly

Hello Jonny,

I recommend the prayer of the Church, the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office). You will be joining the whole Church when you say these prayers. Most editions will have both morning and evening hours but the 4 volume one is more extensive and has all the hours.
Here is a link that explains it all:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/CURIA/CDWGI ... Ch%20II-II

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In Christ
Kim, M



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