On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild

by Phyllis Zagano

Book Overview

Godparents have promised to help the spiritual development of their godchildren. Both with their presence and with their prayer, they transmit the Catholic faith. Conceived as a very personal letter to the author's godchild, renowned author Phyllis Zagano writes a marvelous introduction to prayer in the Catholic tradition. In this book the author presents God as "the one you turn to where otherwise you might be too humiliated or too fearful to turn...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764807951
• ISBN13: 9780764807954
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

A Great Gift or Personal Resource

On first glance, Zagano's tome on prayer is inviting. Originally written as a letter to one of her adult godchildren, the manuscript evolved into a gift for anyone interested in further exploration of the topic of prayer. "It speaks simply about prayer-who we pray to and why, how we pray, what we pray for and about. It is not complex or technical, but, then again, neither is prayer," shares Dr. Zagano. As a godmother myself, and one always interested in an increase in my own prayer life, I have found On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild a wonderful resource. The author's counsel and instruction are offered in a lovingly familiar tone, truly reminiscent of a godmother wanting to share one of life's greatest treasures with her beloved godchild. However the value of the book extends beyond that trusted connection to reach out to anyone looking to enhance their prayer relationship with God.

A nice gift book

This is a re-issue of a classic work. Makes a wonderful gift book for young adults and beyond.

An exceptional introduction to prayer for all ages

On Prayer is a wonderful introduction to prayer for most anyone. I have used it as the heart of presentations to church groups ranging from high school youths to senior citizens and find that it is appropriate and appealing to all ages. It is a quick and interesting read. The author's message to her godchild "on prayer" serves as the inspiration for the book, a personal touch that carries through the work in the most genuine fashion.