Prayer for People Who Think Too Much: A Guide to Everyday, Anywhere Prayer from the World's Faith Traditions
A guide to everyday, anywhere prayer from the world's faith traditions.
Why do so many Americans claim that they pray every day, but when we actually see someone praying outside of a formal religious service we tend to view it as being eccentric or bizarre? Acclaimed author Mitch Finley takes a thoughtful look at how each major faith tradition incorporates prayer into daily life. Christian sacraments, Jewish holy days, Muslim daily prayer, "mindfulness" in Buddhism, and Hindu rituals are just some of the practices Finley examines. Exploring how people of many faiths pray will help you better understand and enhance your own prayer practices.
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Book details
- Author
- Mitchel Finley
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Hardcover, Paperback
- Subjects
- Religion › Prayer
- Topics
- world religions · Christian sacraments · Jewish holy days · Muslim daily prayer · Buddhism and mindfulness · Hindu rituals · interfaith spirituality
- ISBN-13
- 9781683362418 (Hardcover)9781683362425 (Paperback)
About the author
MITCH FINLEY is the author of more than 30 books on Catholic and religious subjects, including The Joy of Being Catholic and The Rosary Handbook.
Finley has received 11 Catholic Press Awards and an Excellence in Writing Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. He holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Santa Clara University and an M.A. in Theology from Marquette University.
When not writing, Finley serves his broader faith community; he directed the family life office of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane, Washington, from 1977 to 1982 before turning to freelance writing focused on theology and religion.
Mitch lives with his wife, counselor and author Kathleen Finley, whom he married in 1974; they are the parents of three adult sons.