SynopsisA best seller for nearly 3 decades! This classic devotional and prayer book is a compilation of scriptures, prayers, readings from well-known spiritual writers, and hymn texts. Each week centers on a different theme and follows this format: invocation, psalm, daily scripture readings, readings for reflection, prayers (for the church, myself, others), reflection time, and a hymn. The back of the book contains models for 12 personal one-day retreats. Featured writers include William Barclay, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Carlo Carretto, Mother Teresa, Richard J. Foster, Elton Trueblood, C. S. Lewis, Henri J. M. Nouwen, Simone Weil, and many others., A best seller for nearly 3 decades! This classic devotional book includes thematically arranged readings for each week of the year, as well as models for 12 monthly retreats. Writers include Carlo Carretto, Martin Luther, Simone Weil, Henri J. M. Nouwen, Richard J. Foster, Teresa of Avila, and many others. A marvelous gift book for friends, family, or yourself.