The Priest's Book Of Private Devotion (1899)

by Joseph Oldknow

Book Overview

The Priest's Book of Private Devotion is a religious text written by Joseph Oldknow and originally published in 1899. The book is intended as a guide for priests to help them develop their own personal devotional practices. It includes a collection of prayers, meditations, and reflections that are designed to help priests deepen their spiritual connection with God.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of personal devotion. The first section includes prayers for morning and evening, as well as prayers for specific occasions such as baptism and marriage. The second section provides meditations on various topics, such as the nature of God and the meaning of suffering. The third section includes reflections on the life of Christ and the teachings of the Bible.Throughout the book, Oldknow emphasizes the importance of personal devotion for priests, as he believes that it is essential for them to have a strong spiritual foundation in order to effectively serve their congregations. He also encourages priests to be mindful of their own spiritual needs and to take time for personal reflection and prayer.Overall, The Priest's Book of Private Devotion is a valuable resource for priests who are seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and connect more deeply with God. It provides a wealth of prayers, meditations, and reflections that can be used as a starting point for personal devotional practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167244745
• ISBN13: 9781167244742
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"