Praying The Pattern

The 'Our Father' is often repeated verbatim but rarely prayed as a pattern. However, using it as a framework can let it blossom into our whole life. This book takes a holistic approach to praying, encouraging us to take seriously that Christ gave us this prayer and challenging us to weave it into our lives more fully. Find here creative ideas for prayer groups, retreats and worship as well as for devotional use by individuals: praying with the body, with organisers, scrapbooks, stones, cards, labyrinths, lifestyles and liturgies. Then share your own discoveries on the book's website. Hard copies are available: most online stores seem to carry it: just search for "Praying the Pattern" on Amazon or whichever. Look out also for the forthcoming publication of 'Book of our Common Prayer' for a collection of liturgies of the Lord's Prayer (Summer 2010, all being well). Also forthcoming a book on using rosary beads to reflect on scripture as we pray the Lord's prayer.