The Priest's Book of Private Devotion, written by Joseph Oldknow and published in 1899, is a comprehensive guide to private prayer and meditation for Catholic priests. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of spiritual life, including confession, the Holy Eucharist, the Divine Office, and the sacraments.The first section of the book provides guidance on preparing for confession, including a detailed examination of conscience and prayers to help priests confess their sins. The second ...
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The Priest's Book of Private Devotion, written by Joseph Oldknow and published in 1899, is a comprehensive guide to private prayer and meditation for Catholic priests. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of spiritual life, including confession, the Holy Eucharist, the Divine Office, and the sacraments.The first section of the book provides guidance on preparing for confession, including a detailed examination of conscience and prayers to help priests confess their sins. The second section focuses on the Holy Eucharist, with prayers and meditations to help priests prepare for Mass and receive communion with devotion and reverence.The third section of the book is dedicated to the Divine Office, with prayers and meditations for each of the hours of the day. The fourth section provides guidance on the sacraments, including baptism, confirmation, marriage, and anointing of the sick.Throughout the book, Oldknow emphasizes the importance of private prayer and meditation for priests, and provides a wealth of resources to help them deepen their spiritual lives. The language of the book is formal and traditional, reflecting the Catholic faith and the time period in which it was written.Overall, The Priest's Book of Private Devotion is a valuable resource for Catholic priests seeking to deepen their spiritual lives and strengthen their relationship with God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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