Special intentions: remembering others in personal prayer

by Claire Coleman     (Get the Book)
Advance praise for Special Intentions "Special Intentionsreminds us of the importance of not simply praying for what we need, but for whatothersneed. Jesus taught us to ask God for our daily bread, but he also asked us to love one another. Commending our friends and families (and co-workers, neighbors, acquaintances and even those who bother us) to the care of God is a key aspect of that love, and an important element of the Christian tradition. "Claire Coleman's sensitive new work will help readers to more fully enter into this rich stream of the spiritual life."-James Martin, author ofMy Life with the Saints "If you've ever offered up a simple 'God help him' at the sight of someone less fortunate, then this book will resonate with your innate sense that prayers have power. Claire Coleman offers a graceful, easy way to benefit others with her beautifully written portraits of those in need. Take her advice, say a prayer for a stranger and make the world a better place." -Patricia Sheridan, Assistant Editor/Features Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "WhileSpecial Intentionsis a beautiful meditative book for the person alone in prayer before God, it likely also will be will be an inspiration for those in prayer groups, and friends who come together to talk about their life's journeys." -Dianne M. Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., Associate Dean, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, Seton Hall University "Prayer is a personal experience, but sometimes we need a little reminder. --Publisher