Prayers of Christian Consolation

This compilation of prayes by the eminent prayer book editor William G. Storey offers consolation to those who suffer sickness, pain, and loss, reminding those who are dealing with hardship that God in Christ is ever present to them. The prayers, which are drawn from all parts of the Catholic tradition, include canticles and psalms from the Old Testament, hymns and passages from the New Testament, poetry and prose from many eras of Christian history, prayers of saints and mystics, and traditional prayers of the Church.