Description
Nunc coepi. Now I begin.
This year-long personal prayer book offers insights from spiritual masters, Scripture selections for lectio divina focused on prayer, weekly reflection questions, and an invitation into deeper and more abiding prayer every day of your year.
Do you desire to grow into becoming a person of prayer?
Do you want to understand what praying means?
Do you long to develop a habit of prayer but feel overwhelmed at where to start?
The 365-day book divides the year into thirds pivoting around the writings of Jean Pierre de Cassaude, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, and Gabrielle Bossis. Each week begins with a short excerpt from one of these spiritual writers. Monday-Friday you walk sequentially through the Psalms for the first two sections, and the Gospels for the third. Wednesdays you pause to be nourished by a spiritual maxim by Saint Philip Neri, the Desert Fathers and Mothers, and Saint Francis de Sales. Saturdays you read reflection questions on the themes for the week and are invited to journal if you feel called.
Endorsement
Our life of prayer – our friendship with Jesus and union with God – is the surest source of true happiness and deep peace. Nunc Coepi offers a guiding hand that will lead you in the way of prayer with the gathered wisdom of those who have gone before us in the faith and practical steps that will animate your prayer, allowing it to bear more abundant fruit in your own soul and in the world. Whether you are beginning or beginning again in your life of prayer, I recommend this beautiful little book wholeheartedly.
// The Most Rev. Andrew H. Cozzens, S.T.D., D.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
**When you order 5+, you automatically receive 15% off.**
This book is a personal invitation to what you already know and have sensed: seeking your fulfillment which lies in union with God. Our life’s greatest work is to be united with God. This book is about prayer, your life’s greatest work. // Introduction
Edited by Nell O’Leary and Anthony Alt
Gabrielle Bossis’ book, He and I, is available from Pauline Press
The video companion series offers:
+ Four 20-minute videos on spiritual practices to ground yourself
+ Twelve 10-minute videos, one for each month, discussing the themes of that month
+ A private facebook group & email list for discussion and prayer
We look forward to journeying with you as you grow in the spiritual life.
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Patricia (verified owner) –
This book has improved my prayer life exponentially, and I cannot wait to continue with it throughout the year!!
Aliza (verified owner) –
Nunc Coepi is a truly beautiful book to hold in your hands. The accompanying videos are well thought out and the joy that Nell and Anthony exude over the practice of prayer is infectious. After a year of being spiritually empty this book helped me back on the practice of daily prayer in a gentle, slow, way. The book helps to build a prayer life one step at a time, to help you build prayer into your daily life. I highly recommend it to those looking to establish a habit of prayer.
Karen (verified owner) –
This is a gorgeous book that I love to use for prayer. I know it will be my prayer companion for years to come. I have recommended it to my bible study sisters too!
Bernadine Tembreull (verified owner) –
Amazing what a small book can do for your prayer life. I use it each morning and I have to tell you that it gives me focus for the day ahead. It is a great habit to start your day with God.
Katie Herzing (verified owner) –
I was looking for something to help with my prayer life and am glad I stumbled upon Nunc Coepi. The daily prompts, the same each day except for a different scripture opening have been a good structure for my evening prayer. I’ve felt closer to Our Lord and appreciate the loose structure to quiet prayer time. Recommend for all! Purchased two so I could gift to my best friend.
Alicia Mae (verified owner) –
Such a BEAUTIFUL and thoughtful book. Really looking forward to working my way through the entire thing.
Joanne Pope –
I am loving the 3 tier structure of prayer of choosing a prayer to begin, pondering on a moment in the day and reflecting on God’s presence in the moment. Simple and very good!
Joanne Pope (verified owner) –
I am loving the 3 tier structure of prayer of choosing a prayer to begin, pondering on a moment in the day and reflecting on God’s presence in the moment. Simple and very good!
Nellie Webb (verified owner) –
I love this little prayer book. Not only is it sleek and elegant in design but it has been bringing more intentionality to my prayer life. I recommend this to anyone who has felt like their prayer life is missing something or has felt unfocused. This is a great place to start.
Sara (verified owner) –
This book is beautiful with the flexibility to be inspired with your own heartfelt prayer or guidance with written prayers. I especially love how it helps call to mind and keep to the forefront the presence of God in every moment and circumstance of your life. For me, a reminder that every circumstance is a manifestation of God’s divine will that we can accept with His grace.
Dylan Delgado (verified owner) –
As a man I was a bit unsure purchasing this book however, I think this is a prayer book for anyone. Regardless of whether you are seeking in depth spiritual conversion, daily conversation and reflection, or anywhere in between, this spiritual exercise is an invitation to prayer based on where you are now. The structure is intended to help you grow regardless of where you begin. Highly recommend for anybody and have enjoyed the meditations this book offers
Lorraine (verified owner) –
Nunc Coepi has been the Kickstart to my prayer life I didn’t know I needed. The book method is simple to follow and allows me to smooth out the rough edges and eliminates the angst or guilt that I would sometimes feel with not accomplishing. If I miss a day, I begin again just like the book says. The videos are well done and let you understand better the Saints and why the authors chose them. The book is just the right size and has a great leather feel for a prayerbook with a ribbon to remind you where you last left off so you can begin again
Karen Schultz (verified owner) –
Bought this as a Christmas gift and now I want one of my own! It’s a beautiful prayer book and one that should last a lifetime.
Katie (verified owner) –
Has been such a great way to start my morning prayer time!
Blessed is She –
So amazing! <3