A collection of prayers and devotions centring on the mass, collected by renowned academic Professor Eamon Duffy.This intelligent and richly resourced collection brings together beautiful and memorable prayers and hymns from a wide range of sources. This is not a mere anthology of prayers, but rather a comprehensive guide to praying the big things of life and faith, using words with resonance and eloquence to convey a Catholic Christianity that stretches across Eastern and Western traditions, Orthodox as well as Latin Catholic.It offers guidance on the basics of the faith: how to prepare for confession, how to say the rosary, how to make the stations of the cross, material for saying morning and night prayers. This book is the result of Eamon Duffy's own deep devotional life throughout his distinguished academic career and will be deeply valued.

Foreword by Rowan WilliamsPreface by Fr Timothy Radcliffe OPIntroduction by Eamon DuffyBasic Prayers"Arrow" PrayersMorning and Evening Prayer, invariable formsMorning and Evening Prayer, variable form for each day of the weekPrayers for various needs and occasionsPrayers in sickness, suffering or extremityPrayers for the dying and the deadPrayers for times and seasonsPrayers of the SaintsPrayers for the Virtue of FaithPrayers for the Virtue of HopePrayers for the Virtue of CharityThe Sacred Heart of JesusPsalms and Prayers in praise of God the CreatorPrayers and Psalms to God, RedeemerPrayers to God, Lord and Giver of LifePrayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of GodThe Ordinary of the MassPrayers for Communion and the Blessed SacramentThe Sacrament of ReconciliationThe Way of the CrossHolydays of Obligation, Moveable Feasts, and FastsAcknowledgementsList of Illustrations