Table of Contents  

Foreword

Part One: Prayer in the Marianist
Context

Introduction: Our Founders,
Teachers of Prayer

1. The Christian Journey

Point of Departure: The initiative and invitation of the Father

A milestone on this path: Meeting the Father in Jesus Christ

An encounter in which we receive the gift of the Spirit

2. The Marianist Journey

Point of Departure for the Marianist journey

Goal of the Marianist journey

Steps along this journey

Center and guiding thread of this journey

Several elements of a Marianist spiritual pedagogy

3. Marianist Prayer

Reasons for our prayer

Some characteristics of our prayer

Conclusions to Part One: The Reason for a Program

Part Two: A Marianist Journey in Prayer

Introduction: Overview and Orientation

            Significance and overall structure

            A practical guide to using this book

            Section One: The Father’s Plan

1. Listening to the Call

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist Charism

Praying along the way

2. Setting Out on the Journey

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist Charism

Praying along the way

            Section Two: The Son’s Mission

3. To Be Like Jesus

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist Charism

Praying along the way

4. With the Community

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist Charism

Praying along the way

5. Doing Whatever He Tells Us

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist charism

Praying along the way

Section Three: The Spirit’s Action

6. Living by Faith

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist charism

Praying along the way

7. Together with Mary

What we believe

Embarking on the journey

Various ways of praying

A time for the Word

A time for the Marianist charism

Praying along the way

Conclusion: The Word Enfleshed Bore Fruit
 

Biblical References