“Contemporary spiritual writing at its best.”—Michael Downey

“The book I have been waiting for, for years. Unlike most other books on prayer, it is utterly interesting and hard to put down. I thoroughly recommend it.”—Sr. Briege McKenna, OSC

“Father Collins not only teaches us about prayer here, he inspires and leads us to pray.”—David M. O’Connell, President, Catholic University of America

Drawing on insights from scripture, tradition, psychology, and experience, Pat Collins offers a comprehensive guide to prayer in practice. Applying ancient wisdom to contemporary questions, Prayer in Practice responds to the perennial request, “Teach us to pray.”

Pat Collins, CM is an Irish Vincentian priest, currently a lecturer in Dublin,Ireland on spirituality. He is the author of ten books, including Finding Faith in Troubled Times.