How to Pray and Live Like a Saint

Name: How to Pray and Live Like a Saint
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ISBN: 9798233205132

Ancient Methods for Modern Life

Sidney Goodwin

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Colloquium Verlag
21 March 2026

Bible readings, selections & meditations; Christian life & practice; Christian institutions & organisations

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How to Pray and Live Like a Saint: Ancient Methods for Modern Life is a powerful and deeply enriching guide that brings the timeless wisdom of Catholic spirituality into the heart of contemporary life. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, medieval mystics, and the great saints across the centuries, this book offers a comprehensive path to holiness rooted in tradition yet strikingly relevant today.

Blending theological depth with practical application, it explores the full landscape of the spiritual life-from vocal and mental prayer to contemplation, from the sacraments to ascetic discipline, from the struggle against sin to the transformative meaning of suffering. Each chapter unveils ancient methods that have shaped saints for two millennia, translating them into a clear and compelling vision for modern readers seeking purpose, clarity, and union with God.

More than a manual, this book is an invitation: to rediscover silence in a noisy world, to find strength in weakness, to transform ordinary routines into sacred encounters, and to live with a profound sense of meaning rooted in divine love. Whether you are beginning your spiritual journey or seeking to deepen an already serious life of faith, this work provides both inspiration and direction.

For readers of spiritual classics and those longing for something deeper than surface-level self-help, this book offers a rare combination of intellectual richness and practical guidance. It is not simply about learning how saints prayed-it is about becoming one.

By: Sidney Goodwin
Imprint: Colloquium Verlag
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9798233205132
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 21 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active