Sister Wendy on Prayer

Biographical Introduction by David Willcock

Sister Wendy Beckett (Author)

Sister Wendy on Prayer

Biographical Introduction by David Willcock

Sister Wendy Beckett (Author)

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Sister Wendy, who has been dedicated to a life of prayer for more than half a century, has always resisted writing a book on the subject. Her reasons mix humility with a conviction that prayer is simple: books about prayer can be a dangerous distraction. Yet, when she does speak about prayer, often in response to the questions of ordinary people, she does so with an eloquence that speaks directly to her hearers in ways that make practical sense.

Now, in her older age, Sister Wendy is willing to set down some of what she has learnt over a lifetime in a series of meditations. The format of the book is deliberately non-linear: where prayer is concerned, Sister Wendy says, it is simply a matter of trying to turn to God as honestly as the person you are in the circumstances you find yourself in.

Her co-author, David Willcock, who has worked with Sister Wendy for many years producing her television programmes, adds to her text a biographical sketch about being a nun and at the same time one of the art world's most acute and revered commentators and a TV personality.

Illustrating this unique book are a dozen pieces of artwork: no book by Sister Wendy would be complete without this dimension.

Introduction - Sister Wendy

Biographical introduction - David Willcock

Section 1 'The Practice of Prayer'

Prayer and humanity

Your unique prayer

Simple prayer

Practical prayer

Prayer in life

Silence

Prayer will never get in the way

Prayer and wholeness

The Our Father

Levels of prayer

Perseverance

Providence

The name of Jesus

Does prayer 'work'?

Suffering

Tiepolo's 'St Agatha'

Prayer requests

Section 2 'Prayer and Belief'

Do you need religion?

The Sacrament

The Scriptures

The Crucifixion - El Greco

Don't talk, do

'God'

Art and Prayer

Icon of Mother and Child Belief and understanding

Why aren't Christians better people?

We know that the world is not right

Admirable atheists

Choice not feelings

Doubts

No reward for prayer

Section 3 'Prayer and Personality'

Confucius and prayer

The fulness of life

Humility

Being human

Prayer and sin

Self-deception

Helplessness

Guilt

Reconciliation

Forgiveness

Deadly sins

Virtue

Passion

Faith

Hope

Peace

Peace II

Penance

Holiness

Product details

Published	13 Sep 2007
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	184
ISBN	9780826483898
Imprint	Bloomsbury Continuum
Illustrations	12
Dimensions	0 x 0 mm
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Sister Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy became a nun at the age of 16, went o…

A down-to-earth book on prayer...attractively-printed, some 130 pages are devoted to the subject of prayer and is ideally suited to being dipped into, perhaps daily.

Michael Morrissey, Northern Cross
[I]t is at the same time practical and profound, giving an insight into the challenging way of praying which allows God to 'take possession of you'.

Sue Sheppy, Baptist Times
A book to treasure and learn from.

Methodist Recorder
This is a book full of insights and common sense, with something to say to everyone.

Woman Alive
[Sister Wendy] has written a beautiful book on prayer...Like her programmes on art, it is written with great clarity, kindness and wisdom. It makes encouraging reading for anyone with a glimmer of faith as well as for those who spirituality is more profound...Sister Wendy on Prayer is a book of many treasures which I am sure will become a classic.

Jo Siedlecka, Independent Catholic News
Sister Wendy is a wonderful ambassador for our faith...Learned, insightful and funny - she has reached an audience of millions...She has now written a beautiful book on prayer, which...is written with great clarity, kindness and wisdom.

Josephine Siedlecka, Westminster Record