Most Rev. William E. Lori, Michael J. Ortiz | Paperback
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In Like the First Morning, acclaimed author and teacher Michael J. Ortiz presents both a literary and a deeply personal approach to the Morning Offering, a popular form of daily prayer practiced by millions of Catholics worldwide. The book reveals the depth of this simple devotion, showing how a daily offering up of prayers, works, joys, and sufferings renews every aspect of life, and inspires the reader to live each day with greater intentionality and joy.

Like the First Morning reflects upon the Morning Offering, a popular and beloved Catholic devotion prayed at the start of each day to consecrate the day to Christ. Michael Ortiz, a religion and English teacher and author of Swan Town, draws from theologians, popes, poets, novelists, philosophers, mystics, and saints to help readers to become more fully aware of the beauty of God’s creation and be more open to his grace.

This unique book of Catholic spirituality consists of fourteen short, lyrical chapters, each centered on a key phrase of the prayer. The fresh approach to this ancient practice will appeal to those who seek inspiration to continue this form of daily prayer, as well as those who are unfamiliar with the devotion who want to deepen their prayer life.

Features & Benefits:

    • Ortiz’s acclaimed previous work, Swan Town, was enthusiastically reviewed in the Washington Post.
    • Ortiz conducts workshops and retreats on the practice of the Morning Offering. The book contains reflection questions and other tools for personal or group retreats.
SKU/ISBN: 9781594715914 Author: Most Rev. William E. Lori, Michael J. Ortiz Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Like the First Morning: The Morning Offering as a Daily Renewal
1595 1435

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