Why is prayer so important? Why should we pray? Fr. James Martin, S.J., offers insight on the importance of prayer for developing a relationship with God. Read an excerpt from Fr. Martin's book: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/01/21/james-martin-book-excerpt-prayer-god-239756 Fr. Martin's new book, "Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone" is available now from HarperOne: https://harperone.com/jamesmartin | America Magazine - The Jesuit Review
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Many people talk about the importance of prayer. But what actually happens when you close your eyes? How does God communicate with you? Fr. James Martin, SJ, offers insight on ways of understanding what happens when we choose to communicate with God and how God seeks to communicate with us. | America Magazine - The Jesuit Review
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Prayer may seem complicated or frightening, but anyone can pray! James Martin, SJ, shares some useful definitions of what prayer is and what we can learn from each of them. Fr. Martin's new book, "Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone" is available now from HarperOne: https://harperone.com/jamesmartin Read an excerpt from Fr. Martin's book: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/01/21/james-martin-book-excerpt-prayer-god-239756 | America Magazine - The Jesuit Review
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What happens during a spiritual direction session? What makes a good spiritual director? Fr. James Martin answers common questions you may have about spiritual direction. Fr. Martin's new book, "Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone" is available now from HarperOne: https://harperone.com/jamesmartin Read an excerpt from Fr. Martin's book: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/01/21/james-martin-book-excerpt-prayer-god-239756 | America Magazine - The Jesuit Review
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My new book "Learning to Pray" is an introduction to prayer for everyone from the doubtful skeptic to the devout believer. It looks at different ways to pray, what happens when you pray and the challenges you face in the spiritual life. Here are five questions about the book: Describe the book in less than 30 seconds. What's the most important takeaway? What's the best way to pray? What happens when you pray? What's the biggest misconception about prayer? The book is now available in print, audi
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Dear friend: The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress has sent me the video that was used as a workshop this past February, entitled "Learning to Pray." It was the first time I was presenting on the book and I was trying to fit in as much as I can, so it's a bit breathless, but I hope you enjoy it. Hope to see you all in person next year! | Fr. James Martin, SJ
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