Courtney McGrailSacred Space: The Payer Book 2017
edited by the Irish Jesuits
(Messenger Publications, €11.99)
By now the annual publication of the Sacred Space website has become a fixed feature, vastly popular with many kinds of readers since it was first issued in 2004. The books are now published worldwide through associated firms in the USA and Australia.
The editors claim that “the Prayer Book is designed to help you stay faithful to your desire to deepen your spiritual journey, in spite of the endless distractions of our world today”. And this has been found true by those who have bought and utilised previous editions.
Each day of Sacred Space: the Prayer Book includes a Scripture reading and points of reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and contemplation: The presence of God, freedom, consciousness, the Word, conversation, and a conclusion.
Those still unfamiliar with this publishing phenomenon can visit www.sacredspace.ie to get a taste of what is on offer.