Prayer: The Mission of the Church | Jean Daniélou

Product Information

• Title: Prayer: The Mission of the Church

• Author: Jean Daniélou

• Series: Ressourcement: Retrieval & Renewal in Catholic Thought

• Format: Paperback

• ISBN-13: 9780802841056 / 978-0802841056

• ISBN-10: 0802841058

• Pages: 140

• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

• Printed in: United States

Overview

In Prayer: The Mission of the Church, the esteemed Catholic theologian Jean Daniélou explores the essential role of prayer in the life of the Church and its mission in the world. A key figure in the Ressourcement movement, Daniélou brings patristic wisdom, theological depth, and a deep spirituality to this profound reflection on prayer.

Daniélou presents prayer not as an isolated, personal act but as the very heart of the Church's mission, intimately linked to the worship of God and the salvation of the world. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and Catholic tradition, this book provides a theological and spiritual framework for understanding how prayer fuels evangelization, liturgy, and Christian witness.

A must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the connection between prayer, the Church, and its mission.

Product Features

✔ Theological and Spiritual Depth – A rich exploration of prayer’s role in the Church’s mission.
✔ Part of the Ressourcement Series – A movement aimed at retrieving early Church wisdom for modern renewal.
✔ Insights from a Respected Catholic Theologian – Jean Daniélou was a Cardinal, patristics scholar, and key figure in 20th-century Catholic theology.
✔ Engaging and Accessible – Ideal for clergy, theologians, and spiritually-minded readers.
✔ A Book for Personal Reflection and Study – Useful for individual devotion, group discussions, and theological studies.

Key Themes

Prayer as the Heart of the Church’s Mission – Understanding how prayer fuels evangelization and the Church’s work in the world.
Liturgical and Personal Prayer – Exploring the connection between public worship and private devotion.
Prayer and the Church Fathers – Insights from early Christian tradition on the role of prayer.
The Church as a Praying Community – How believers participate in Christ’s intercession for the world.
Renewal through Prayer – The power of prayer in revitalizing the Church and deepening faith.

Interesting Facts

Jean Daniélou was a Leading Figure in the Ressourcement Movement
His work emphasized a return to the early Church’s wisdom to renew modern theology.

A Book That Bridges Spirituality and Theology
Unlike purely academic theological works, this book is deeply devotional and spiritually enriching.

Relevant for Clergy and Laity Alike
This book is not just for theologians—it offers insights valuable for all Christians who seek to deepen their prayer life.

Publisher Details

Published by Eerdmans Pub Co, part of the Ressourcement: Retrieval & Renewal in Catholic Thought series. Printed in the USA.

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