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James Martin

A Guide for Everyone

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Learning to Pray by James Martin is a spiritual guide that explores the power of prayer. It provides practical advice for building a deep and meaningful prayer life, including different approaches and challenges.

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    Prayer is for everyone.

    Let’s face it: prayer can be daunting. If you’ve never prayed before, you might not know where to start or what to expect. And if you have tried, you might have come up against the most common stumbling block of all – the feeling that you’re not doing it “correctly.” 

    But here’s the thing: like swimming or riding a bike, praying isn’t something you just do spontaneously. Whether you’re an ordinary person or a holy individual like Mother Teresa, prayer is something that has to be learned. The good news is, everyone can.

    The key message in this blink is: Prayer is for everyone. 

    Everyone is capable of praying – the author believes that devoutly. But he also knows what it’s like to struggle with prayer.

    While he grew up with religion, true spirituality played a limited role in his early life. His family went to church on Sundays and said grace before meals. The kids attended after-school religious education classes. But neither God nor their relationship with him were discussed very often. There was something missing; God was present, but he felt distant at the same time. 

    In short, the author didn’t feel like he had a personal connection with God. This sense shaped his understanding of prayer. Until his late twenties, he only prayed when he needed help. If he approached God, it was to ask for an “A” on a test, a home run in Little League, or a raise at work. 

    Now, there’s nothing wrong with asking God for help – that’s a natural and deeply human instinct. But our relationship with God can also be richer and more profound. 

    But how? The author discovered the answer to that question after joining the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order, when he was 27. After entering the Jesuit novitiate – the period of training novices undergo before taking their vows – he realized that there wasn’t a single “correct” way of praying. In fact, there were hundreds of different ways of praying, and just as many ways of understanding prayer. 

    Praying, in other words, is flexible. That’s because, above all, it’s about developing your personal relationship with God. It doesn’t have to be formulaic for the simple reason that your relationship with God isn’t formulaic. Prayer really is for everyone. To grasp this aspect of prayer is a truly life-altering experience.

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    Worum geht es in Learning to Pray?

    Learning to Pray (2021) unpacks one of the most important yet misunderstood aspects of spiritual life: prayer. What’s the purpose of prayer? How do you pray “correctly?” What should you expect when you pray? These are just some of the questions that often stand between believers and this deeply rewarding practice. And there’s no better way of answering them than by looking back through the different styles and rituals of prayer found in the Christian tradition. 

    Bewertung von Learning to Pray

    Learning to Pray (2021) by James Martin is a thought-provoking exploration of the power of prayer and its transformative impact on our lives. Here's why this book is worth reading:

    • The book offers fascinating insights into various prayer practices from different religious traditions, allowing readers to broaden their understanding and deepen their own spiritual connection.
    • Through compelling personal stories and relatable examples, Martin illustrates how prayer can bring solace, guidance, and a sense of purpose in our fast-paced world.
    • It unveils the practical aspects of prayer, providing practical tips and techniques that readers can implement in their daily lives, making prayer accessible and relevant to all.

    Bestes Zitat aus Learning to Pray

    Prayer is like seeing another dimension of life. 

    —James Martin
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    Wer Learning to Pray lesen sollte

    • Believers struggling with prayer
    • Agnostics and skeptics with an open mind
    • History buffs

    Über den Autor

    Reverend James Martin is a priest, theologian, and the author of several New York Times best-selling books about religion, including Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost ) Everything. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Martin joined the Jesuits at the age of 27. He is a frequent contributor to outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and The Colbert Report

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    What is the main message of Learning to Pray?

    The main message of Learning to Pray is the power of prayer and how it can transform our relationship with God and ourselves.

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    The reading time for Learning to Pray varies depending on the reader's speed, but it typically takes several hours. However, the Blinkist summary can be read in just 15 minutes.

    Is Learning to Pray a good book? Is it worth reading?

    Learning to Pray is a worth-reading book that explores the practice of prayer in a practical and relatable way, guiding readers to deepen their spiritual life.

    Who is the author of Learning to Pray?

    The author of Learning to Pray is James Martin.

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