Description
TREATISE ON PRAYER AND MEDITATION
Book summary
This classic of Christian spirituality, written by Saint Peter of Alcantara, is a practical guide for those who wish to deepen their life of prayer. The work explains how meditation is the path to contemplation, offering the reader a structured and accessible method. Through two series of meditations for each day of the week, focused on faith and the Passion of Christ, the book provides the necessary tools to cultivate a more intimate relationship with God, overcoming the common difficulties of the spiritual journey.
What is it about?
The Treatise on Prayer and Meditation is a manual of spirituality that addresses the practice of mental prayer. Saint Peter of Alcantara begins by pondering the advantages and the fruit obtained from meditation, despite the effort it requires. Next, he offers two complete cycles of meditations for each day of the week: the first focuses on the mysteries of the faith and the second on the Passion of Christ. The work also clearly sets out the parts that make up prayer, provides practical advice for obtaining spiritual fruit, and analyzes the most frequent obstacles that may arise, offering solutions to overcome them.
Main topics
- Meditation as a method to attain divine contemplation.
- Mental prayer and its different parts or stages.
- The Passion of Christ as a central object of meditation.
- The spiritual fruits of persevering prayer.
- Obstacles and difficulties in the life of prayer and how to overcome them.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for Christians who seek to deepen their spiritual life, especially for those who wish to begin or perfect themselves in the practice of mental prayer and meditation. It is an ideal work for people who value classical spiritual tradition and seek a clear, structured, and proven guide for inner growth.
What this book contributes
- A structured and practical method for daily meditation, with topics for each day of the week.
- A clear guide on the different phases of prayer and how to advance in them.
- Concrete advice for obtaining spiritual fruit and overcoming distractions or difficulties.
- A deep immersion in the spirituality of the Passion of Christ, key in the Christian tradition.
Technical specifications
- Author: DE ALCANTARA, SAINT PETER
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CHRISTIANITY
- Collection: NEBLI
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 180 g
Editorial review
The Treatise on Prayer and Meditation is a reference work within spiritual literature, which has guided countless readers for centuries. Its value lies in the clarity and simplicity with which Saint Peter of Alcantara sets out a spiritual path that is demanding yet accessible to anyone committed to their faith. This paperback edition from Ediciones Rialp, within the Neblí collection, makes it an ideal companion for daily meditation, offering content of great depth in a manageable and practical format.