Song of the Sparrow: Meditations and Poems to Pray by

by Murray Bodo

I hope these words are still sparrow-song, more ragged at the edges, perhaps, but filled with gratitude. This new Song of the Sparrow tries to sing on like an aging bird whose voice is less insistent, less knowing, a bit intermittent, but still reaching for a full-throated song. —From the IntroductionThirty years after his groundbreaking and popular Song of the Sparrow , Murray Bodo revisits this prayer journal. With new insights and a seasoned perspective, he highlights the spiritual path for those new to it and those who, like him, are always rediscovering it. His musings, meditations and messages are a font of inspiration for those seeking new ways to pray.

Genres: Spirituality, Poetry

178 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1976

About the author

"Those are the two magnetic poles of my life: books and the Franciscan Priesthood. The glue that holds them together is Saint Francis of Assisi himself. From the time I was thirteen years old and read Sophie Jewett's God's Troubadour, The Story of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis has been a major inspiration of my life. I became a Franciscan in 1955; I've written about him, prayed for his intercession, studied him, taught his life and spirituality and for the last 34 years led pilgrimages to Assisi " - Murray Bodo

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murray Bodo, O.F.M. is a spiritual treasure. If you like Robert Frost and John of the Cross, you will like The Song of the Sparrow. His writing is something of both. I can open that book to any page and find myself transported to a retreat experience. His writing is achingly beautiful.

[Dan Charnas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words that I would use to describe the author: articulate, wise, holy, honest..and GOOD. He has bared his soul to his readers about God and prayer, and I was moved deeply by the thoughts he shared.
I'm very grateful for this experience.

[Lbball27 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely and deeply insightful prayer journal.

[Jo Skeffington]

Enjoyed this book; the simplicity of the poems and meditations leads you to step back and think about the deeper things in life.

[Christian Singer · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intimate look at one man's prayer life and faith journey. Great for the introspective and those who struggle with their faith or question whether God really cares about them.