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How to Pray at All Times
This beautiful little work was first published in 1753. It is therefore one of the earliest works of St. Alphonsus. The Saint entitled it: "A method of conversing continually and lovingly with God;" and to the title he added a note to say that it had been translated from the French, but that he had " augmented it with holy thoughts, affections and practices." It was surely the Saint's humility that made him thus minimise his part in the composition of the book, for as a matter of fact he entirely recast the little French treatise and made it all his own. His biographer, Father Berthe, could write of it: "In this golden little book are to be found the most familiar thoughts of the holy author." (Life Vol. I. P. 575).
75 pages, Paperback
First published August 3, 2012
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Alfonso María de Liguori
1,224 books193 followersSaint Alfonso María de Liguori, CSsR (1696–1787), was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian.
He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemptorists). In 1762 he was appointed Bishop of Sant'Agata dei Goti. A prolific writer, he published nine editions of his "Moral Theology" in his lifetime, in addition to other devotional and ascetic works and letters. Among his best known works are "The Glories of Mary" and "The Way of the Cross", the latter still used in parishes during Lenten devotions.
He was canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1871. One of the most widely read Catholic authors, he is the patron saint of confessors.
He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemptorists). In 1762 he was appointed Bishop of Sant'Agata dei Goti. A prolific writer, he published nine editions of his "Moral Theology" in his lifetime, in addition to other devotional and ascetic works and letters. Among his best known works are "The Glories of Mary" and "The Way of the Cross", the latter still used in parishes during Lenten devotions.
He was canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1871. One of the most widely read Catholic authors, he is the patron saint of confessors.
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May 15, 2019
This treatise is well worth a lengthier review but this is may not be the proper forum for it. Let is suffice to say that St. Alphonsus, doctor of the Church, teaches in this essay that everyone who wishes to serve God can go confidently with familiarity at all times. His second message is to do it frequently with love and confidence. Conversing with God is easy and agreeable. He is waiting for us to speak to Him: “His ears are unto our prayers.” (Ps. 33-16)
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August 3, 2020The content itself is great, but choose either "How to Converse with God" or this booklet. They're both essentially the same. A good chunk of this was literally the exact same writings from "How to Converse with God" with maybe some additional material or slight variation. I'd definitely choose one or the other, but not both.
July 15, 2017
Such a helpful book
This is a very practical treatise on how to seriously answer in our lives the call of God to "pray without ceasing". I strongly recommend that you read and put into practice the teaching it includes.
This is a very practical treatise on how to seriously answer in our lives the call of God to "pray without ceasing". I strongly recommend that you read and put into practice the teaching it includes.
January 2, 2019
Will update when book is read
I resent to a mandatory review before reading the book completely therefore the one star rating. I will update my review once I've completed reading the book.
I resent to a mandatory review before reading the book completely therefore the one star rating. I will update my review once I've completed reading the book.
February 14, 2020
A great work of love!
Saint Alphonsus is a master of prayer and the love of Jesus Christ. He brings the reader a sense of how we all should make our acts of love towards God. Excellent!!!
Saint Alphonsus is a master of prayer and the love of Jesus Christ. He brings the reader a sense of how we all should make our acts of love towards God. Excellent!!!
May 25, 2025
Life changing. Even though this is a short book it was written really in depth on the important of prayer, God’s love and what true devotion looks like. This is a really practical guide on what our daily prayer lives should look like. Praise God for this wonderful book!
June 16, 2017
This book is an extension of the scripture, pray without ceasing. It definitely deepened my prayer level.
May 17, 2019
Not what I expected.
I was left looking for more... It is a very short read. Well written but not extraordinary. I was left in suspense.
I was left looking for more... It is a very short read. Well written but not extraordinary. I was left in suspense.
October 16, 2019
It changed my way to pray!
March 26, 2020
Nice book that teaches the reader how to pray fervently to God
October 29, 2024
I found this book to be beautiful and insightful!
February 4, 2025
Beautiful and amazing. Quick and edifying. Absolutely perfect for a busy mother or father! I think this will be one I reread regularly, to keep my soul uplifted.
January 4, 2026
a sweet, inspiring little book that urges you to pray always, because God loves you so so much and he *wants* to be in communion with you always. just really insightful and encouraging.
February 12, 2017
The book consist of several tips what a pray should look like with also proofs that the God likes it in this way. Definitely worth reading.
'He will not speak in a voice that strikes the ear, but in a voice that reaches the
heart.' He will speak by inspiration, by interior light, by manifestations of His goodness,
by a tenderness which touches the heart, by assurance of pardon, by a feeling of peace,
by the hope of heaven, by intimate happiness, by the sweetness of His grace, by loving
and tender embraces of the soul — in a word, He will speak in a voice easily understood
by those whom He loves and who have given their hearts to Him.
Raise in the morning thinking of God. Ask for assistance. Meditate especially on
the sufferings and contempt which Jesus endured in His Passion. Offer everything to God.
"The heavens and the earth and all
Your works cry out to me to love You." St. Augustine
"The progress of a soul," says Saint Teresa, "does not consist in thinking much of God,
but in loving Him, and this love is gained by resolving to do much for Him."
Do not be diffident!
'He will not speak in a voice that strikes the ear, but in a voice that reaches the
heart.' He will speak by inspiration, by interior light, by manifestations of His goodness,
by a tenderness which touches the heart, by assurance of pardon, by a feeling of peace,
by the hope of heaven, by intimate happiness, by the sweetness of His grace, by loving
and tender embraces of the soul — in a word, He will speak in a voice easily understood
by those whom He loves and who have given their hearts to Him.
Raise in the morning thinking of God. Ask for assistance. Meditate especially on
the sufferings and contempt which Jesus endured in His Passion. Offer everything to God.
"The heavens and the earth and all
Your works cry out to me to love You." St. Augustine
"The progress of a soul," says Saint Teresa, "does not consist in thinking much of God,
but in loving Him, and this love is gained by resolving to do much for Him."
Do not be diffident!
August 6, 2015
Beautiful! To read again and again!
I chose the five star rating because this booklet is a strict, truthful way to teach one to pray. I recommend this booklet to all Christians, not just Catholics!
I chose the five star rating because this booklet is a strict, truthful way to teach one to pray. I recommend this booklet to all Christians, not just Catholics!
December 23, 2019
For Those who Would Pray Without Ceasing
I have often how one could pray without ceasing. This short book has answered that question. It however, will take a lifetime to learn. At least this book tells how to begin and continue.
I have often how one could pray without ceasing. This short book has answered that question. It however, will take a lifetime to learn. At least this book tells how to begin and continue.
February 6, 2016
Inspirational
Does Go hear our prayers? Does he answer them, you'll have the answers you've been looking for I pray, Let go and let God! Keep this book on your night stand I can see that by keeping this near will develop a routine of prayer
Does Go hear our prayers? Does he answer them, you'll have the answers you've been looking for I pray, Let go and let God! Keep this book on your night stand I can see that by keeping this near will develop a routine of prayer
January 27, 2015
A short, beautiful mediation and instruction. Just what I needed today.
April 20, 2015
Pray at all times
A book for all who desire to pray always.
Don f miss this easily read book which
gives simple ways to
Deeper prayer
A book for all who desire to pray always.
Don f miss this easily read book which
gives simple ways to
Deeper prayer
March 8, 2016
Easy read
Has some good ejaculatory prayers throughout. A simplified version of the Practice of the Presence of God. A good supplemental prayer resource for beginners.
Has some good ejaculatory prayers throughout. A simplified version of the Practice of the Presence of God. A good supplemental prayer resource for beginners.
January 1, 2017
So Peaceful
This is a great light spiritual read! Consoling helpful and let's you lift your mind easily. Everyone should read this.
This is a great light spiritual read! Consoling helpful and let's you lift your mind easily. Everyone should read this.
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