Sister Wendy on Prayer, 9780826483898
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A nun’s lifetime of prayer insights, simple, honest, and beautifully illustrated.

Sister Wendy on Prayer

biographical introduction by david willcock

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  • Paperback

    184 pages

  • Release Date

    12 September 2007

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Summary

A Lifetime of Prayer: Meditations with Sister Wendy

Sister Wendy, a dedicated woman of prayer for over fifty years, has long avoided writing about the subject. Her reluctance stemmed from humility and a belief in prayer’s simplicity, fearing books could be a distraction. However, when she speaks about prayer, particularly in response to ordinary people’s questions, her eloquence resonates with practical wisdom.

Now, in her later years, Sister Wendy shares insights gleaned fr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780826483898
ISBN-10:0826483895
Author:Sr Sister Wendy Beckett
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:184
Release Date:12 September 2007
Weight:374g
Dimensions:208mm x 170mm x 15mm
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Critics Review

Extract from the book, featuring on ‘A down-to-earth book on prayer…attractively-printed, some 130 pages are devoted to the subject of prayer and is ideally suited to being dipped into, perhaps daily.’ Michael Morrissey, Northern CrossArticle by author with title mention, The Tablet, December 2007”[I]t is at the same time practical and profound, giving an insight into the challenging way of praying which allows God to ‘take possession of you’.” Reviewed by Sue Sheppy in Baptist Times, May 2008“A book to treasure and learn from.” Reviewed in Methodist Recorder, 2008“This is a book full of insights and common sense, with something to say to everyone.” Reviewed in Woman Alive, 2008’[Sister Wendy] has written a beautiful book on prayer…Like her programmes on art, it is written with great clarity, kindness and wisdom. It makes encouraging reading for anyone with a glimmer of faith as well as for those who spirituality is more profound…Sister Wendy on Prayer is a book of many treasures which I am sure will become a classic.’ Jo Siedlecka, Independent Catholic News – Jo Siedlecka, Independent Catholic News‘Sister Wendy is a wonderful ambassador for our faith…Learned, insightful and funny - she has reached an audience of millions…She has now written a beautiful book on prayer, which…is written with great clarity, kindness and wisdom.’ Westminster Record – Josephine Siedlecka, Westminster Record, November 2007Cover feature and interview with Sister Wendy. – Sarah Meyrick, Church Times, October 2007 * Church Times *‘a beautifully produced book, laid out in a way that makes the content accessible to readers who might otherwise be daunted by the subject.’ ~ Revd Peter McGeary, Church Times, November 2006 * Church Times *Article about Sister Wendy in The Daily Telegraph,October 2007 – Peter Stanford * Daily Telegraph, The *Interview with Sister Wendy in the Tablet. ‘Sister Wendy on Prayer is a fairly slim book…I, for one, found the new book helpful. While the idea is simple it is by no means simplistic. Her point is that people with little time for prayer can nevertheless be prayerful, and for people who live busy lives, that is very reassuring to hear.’ Elena Curti, Tablet, 14/10/2006 – Elena Curti * Tablet, The *

About The Author

Sr Sister Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy became a nun at the age of 16, went on to live for nearly 20 years as a hermit, and then was exposed to the world in a successful television career as the ‘art nun’. She was the author of over 20 books with art as the main theme. In her later years she led a cloistered life, devoted to prayer. She died in December 2018.

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