Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Fathers Love

Authors: Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. & Fr. Thomas Acklin, O.S.B. | Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing | Pages: 392 | ISBN: 9781645850236 | Format: Hardcover

Prayer stands at the heart of Christian lifeyet many wonder how to relate to a God who seems silent or hidden. In Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Fathers Love, Benedictine spiritual directors Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. and Fr. Thomas Acklin, O.S.B. draw from Scripture, Catholic teaching, and the wisdom of the saints to map a reliable path into an intimate, honest relationship with God. With pastoral clarity, they show why vulnerability is essential in prayer and how real friendship with the Father heals fear, restores trust, and bears fruit in daily life.

What youll learn

• Personal relationship with God: What it isand how to begin or begin again.
• Silence and hiddenness: Why God sometimes seems quiet and how to wait with faith.
• Vulnerability in prayer: How openness to the Fathers love deepens union with Him.
• Forms of Catholic prayer: Practical guidance for contemplative and vocal prayer, adoration, and more.
• Growth over time: Discernment, spiritual direction, and a rhythm of prayer that lasts.

Perfect for

• Priests, religious, and laity seeking a deeper life of prayer
• RCIA, small groups, and parish renewal teams
• Anyone longing to encounter the Fathers love in a personal way

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book grounded in Catholic teaching?

Yes. The authors root their guidance in Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints and monastic tradition.

Is it practical or theoretical?

Both. Youll find doctrinal clarity and concrete guidance to build a consistent life of prayer.

Who will benefit most?

Any believerclergy, religious, or laywho desires a more intimate, trusting relationship with the Father.