Hail Mary & Our Father set

Fathers Hofer and Nolan share their insight into the two prayers that all Catholic learn as children and serve as the basis for the Rosary, the devotion that draws us closer to our Blessed Mother, while meditating on the life of her divine Son.

Both books follow the same pattern. They are written in retreat style, encouraging meditation on each prayer.

Each chapter offers:

·         An excerpt from Scripture

·         A masterpiece of an art

·         An insightful essay

·         A closing prayer

As a visual aid to meditation, the masterpieces of sacred art illuminate the power of these beautiful prayers, revealing the richness of Christian imagery spanning schools, centuries, and artistic traditions.

Everyone who prays experiences troubles in prayer. Like us, Saint Thérèse sometimes could not summon a single good thought, and she struggled to stay focused. She discovered, however, that “very slowly” praying the Our Father and the angelic salutation—the Hail Mary—led her out of the dryness, out of her state of misery, and brought her “great delight.” Saint Thérèse found refuge in the love of God accessed through simple prayer, in particular the two prayers most frequently on the lips of Catholics: the Our Father and the Hail Mary. (From the introduction to Hail Mary)

Preorder – Available early February