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The Ways of Mental Prayer

The Ways of Mental Prayer

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"The Ways of Mental Prayer" by Dom Vitalis Lehodey is a revered classic exploring the progression from ordinary to mystical prayer. This guide covers the spectrum from initial prayer stages to the pinnacle, the prayer of union, offering practical advice, highlighting joys and challenges, and detailing spiritual growth. Ideal for those seeking divine intimacy, it leads readers toward a heavenly experience on earth. See more...

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The Ways of Mental Prayer ranks as one of the Church's greatest classics on prayer, and was highly recommended as such by Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange, the 20th Century s greatest authority on mystical theology.

Here Dom Lehodey, Abbot of Bricquebec, concentrates on the beginning stages of prayer, up through what is called the prayer of quiet, but he also describes the higher forms of prayer as well, including the very summit, or the prayer of union. In the process, he explains the advantages, the joys and—yes— the trials of mental prayer, plus he gives practical instructions on the methods of practicing this type of prayer. 

He also shows what to avoid and how to overcome the difficulties involved. By far the salient strength of this book is its description of how one goes from ordinary prayer to mystical prayer, which constitutes the giant step in the spiritual life. A wise and learned guide to spiritual matters, The Ways of Mental Prayer is a work destined to lead many to divine intimacy—a foretaste of Heaven on earth.


SKU: 1043329

  • Author: Rt. Rev. Dom Vitalis Lehodey
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 408
  • Dimensions: 4.25" X 7" X 1"

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Overall rating: 4.818182 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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the ways of mrntal prayer

"verbal prayer I do often but had neglected mental prayer not understanding it . Now after just a few weeks, I feel closer to God than ever as it shatters my habitual sin of pride. This book takes the mystery out of meditation."

— Charles C. (5/5)

Great book

"Highly recommend for people re-engaging with the faith and learning how to spend time in focused prayer."

— Leah R. (5/5)

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— CHANTAL D. (5/5)

Hard to Follow

"Very ancient small typed. Not for anyone with a vision problem. Very hard to follow and comprehend. I'll have a very hard time getting to the end."

— Kathleen M. (3/5)

The Ways of Mental Prayer

"An absolute requirement for those who are serious about attaining eternal salvation."

— Dylan C. (5/5)

The Ways of Mental Prayer

"Excellent book for helping me to focus on better prayer and an overall feeling of real connection to GOD"

— Peter O. (5/5)

The ways of mental Prayer

"Very good so far. It’s really helping me to pray more effectively and deeper. I would recommend it for sure ."

— Margaret P. (5/5)

Great book

"Making my way through it slowly to savor every word."

— Shannara J. (5/5)

I have not received it.

"I have not received it."

— Charles G. (5/5)

I am enjoying reading it

"I am enjoying reading it slowly. A lot to be grasped but it is definitely a wonderful resource."

— Kathleen K. (5/5)

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What is the original publication date?
Thank you for your question. This was originally published in January of 1982.