Prayer Resources

The Basics of Lectio Divina by Joy O'Byrne. A basic description and practical guide for those new to this ancient practice of prayer, with suggestions for both individual and group application.

Prayer of Examen by Joy O'Byrne. A practical introduction for beginning the simple, yet profound exercise of reviewing God's presence in your day.

Prayer Exercises by Temperament by Bill O'Byrne. This series is designed to order and balance our prayer life, to offer ourselves more wholly to God through varied approaches to prayer. The series includes:

"The Practice of Lectio Divina by Temperament" presents the basic pattern used in this series to ground our prayer life on the Scriptures.
"Prayer Exercises by Temperament" includes four prayer exercises; each designed and suited for one of the four basic temperaments.
"Prayer Exercises based Luke 17:11-19," includes four exercises based on the same passage to highlight and juxtapose the spiritual focus of each of the four basic temperaments.

An Exploration in the Country of Prayer by Endi Kovacs presents three topics by which to conduct a self-guided retreat that prepares the way to commune more deeply with God in silence.

Thirsting for God by Nancy McDowell. A 12 week adventure that will deepen your love relationship and intimacy with God. You will learn to cultivate the discipline of abiding quietly in His presence and hear His voice of love to you through the practice of several different types of prayer and prayer exercises. To order, contact Nancy.

Sacred Listening by James Wakefield. An adaptation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola for Protestants.