Book description
Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi guides readers in an exploration of the practice
of Christian prayer, starting from the perspective that prayer is God's
gift to his people. Following the outline of the fourth section of the
Catechism of the Catholic Church
, he explores the Old Testament roots of prayer, Jesus as the Master
Teacher of prayer, and Jesus' own prayer--especially during Holy
Thursday and Good Friday. Vaghi guides readers into the riches of prayer
and offers practical guidance for overcoming common obstacles to
conversation with God. Chapters are also devoted to the Rosary and the
Our Father. Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi is pastor of the Church of the
Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland, and a priest of the Archdiocese of
Washington. He received seminary and theological training at the
Pontifical North American College and Gregorian University, both in
Rome. Also a graduate of University of Virginia Law School, Vaghi
practiced law for many years and remains a member of the Virginia State
Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. Vaghi serves as chaplain of the
John Carroll Society, a group of professional men and women in service
of the Archbishop of Washington. He is the author of the Pillars of
Faith series, which currently includes The Faith We Profess and The
Sacraments We Celebrate, and The Commandments We Keep. He has written a
number of articles for America, Priest, and Our Sunday Visitor. He has
also a contributed to two collections of writings on priestly
spirituality: Behold Your Mother and Born of the Eucharist. Cardinal
Seán O'Malley, O. F.M. Cap., is the Archbishop of Boston and a member of
the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, commonly known as the Capuchins.
