Lord, Teach Us to Pray: A Guide to the Spiritual Life and Christian Discipleship

by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STL

Echoing the petition of the disciples, Lord, teach us to pray, this book guides the reader through the challenges of discipleship and the various stages of prayer. Fr. Kirby lovingly and expertly examines this crucial petition, shedding light on its three parts the call to follow the Lord, to live virtuously, and to pray while laying out a course for growing in discipleship and strengthening the interior life.

Praise for Lord, Teach Us to Pray:

"Fr. Kirby has created a valuable tool in assisting people to develop and deepen their prayer life. This beautiful work on prayer is useful for all people serious about their faith journey, especially young adults seeking to discern the direction of their response to God. It offers a “roadmap” for developing a satisfying prayer life."

Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, DD
Bishop of Charleston

"The Church needs more spiritual guides like Fr. Jeff Kirby. In his wonderful book on the spiritual journey, Fr. Kirby provides a great resource to help people grow in their relationship with the Lord and discover more fully their personal mission in life as a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ."

Most Reverend Robert J. Baker, STD
Bishop of Birmingham
Author, When Did We See You, Lord?

"Fr. Kirby has written a guide that is steeped in scripture and that truly helps the reader learn who Jesus is, how to do what he asks, and how to be in a deeper relationship with him. This book is a very helpful resource for anyone who seeks to improve his or her spiritual life. I highly recommend it."

Fr. Robert Barron, STD
Founder, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Author, Catholicism