{"product_id":"progress-through-mental-prayer-edward-leen-9781644138526","title":"Progress Through Mental Prayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll the saints learned how to master mental prayer, which is silently to turn our thoughts to God in a spirit of reverence. It is a holy skill that fills us with grace and draws us ever closer to our Lord. Here is the classic that will show you how you, too, can develop a deep and meaningful prayer life that is necessary to attain the joys of Heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn valuable insights on methods of mental prayer and the eight crucial aspects of this important practice. You will learn how to prepare for and foster the practice of mental prayer and enter into contemplation of the Lord. As Fr. Edward Leen lays out the progression from the beginning to advanced stages of grace, he also reveals: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven tools you need to strive for sanctity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eone \u003c\/i\u003ething necessary for you to become a saint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eessential \u003c\/i\u003eresolution you need to grow in your life of prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ways to prepare yourself for a fruitful Holy Communion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to cultivate intimacy with God and be healed of \"infection\" in your soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays in which mental prayer will help you to \"put on the mind of Christ\" and increase your faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will see how to approach distractions in prayer and how to attain tranquility and purity in the light of divine love. You will become aware of common pitfalls in your journey, as well as a spiritual exercise that will help you avoid them. You'll learn the role of mortification in the life of prayer and discover that God is present in your prayer even in times of darkness or obscurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs your conversation with God deepens, you will learn how to hear Him speak to you in the midst of your daily life. You will also understand what is meant by \u003ci\u003epassive prayer, affective prayer, and the prayer of simplicity.\u003c\/i\u003e Above all, you will glean wisdom about ways to advance in recollection and experience the touches of divine grace to empower you to live virtuously. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Leen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1644138522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644138526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.43h x 5.43w x 0.79d","brand":"Edward Leen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44213359476991,"sku":"9781644138526","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_931512e1-1c99-47c4-bbd3-c3c9ffc4ef09.jpg?v=1692113432","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/progress-through-mental-prayer-edward-leen-9781644138526","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}