Joined by Grace: A Catholic Prayer Book for Engaged and Newly Married Couples. This item is unavailable.Joined by Grace: A Catholic Prayer Book for Engaged and Newly Married Couples

Joined by Grace introduces engaged and newly married couples to the rich traditions of Catholic prayer. They will learn how Catholics pray, texts of most commonly used prayers, a primer on devotions, and meditations on the seven sacraments.|Joined by Grace introduces engaged and newly married couples to the rich traditions of Catholic prayer: how Catholics pray, texts of our most commonly used prayers, and a primer on devotions. A warm invitation to the faith and a simple approach to Catholicism, Joined by Grace is a book for beginners and those who want to know more about Catholic prayer life. The book offers guidance about the ways to pray, background information on prayers and devotions, and simple how-toinstructions. Family members and friends, as well as pastors, mentor couples, and others working in marriage ministries will find this a perfect gift for engaged and newly married couples. Couples can learn how to pray spontaneously, offer thanks and praise, petition God, and express sorrow. There is guidance on blessings, praying with scripture, and liturgical prayer. The book also can be used to learn common Catholic prayers such as the Our Father, Doxology, and Hail Mary. Beyond the most essential Catholic prayers, the book offers insight and instruction for participating in the great devotions of the Church such as the Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, the Angelus, and Eucharistic Adoration. The last part of the book offers meditations on the seven

John Bosio is a former marriage and family therapist, director of religious education, and diocesan family life coordinator. He worked for 23 years in international human resources in various corporations. He is a member of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers. Teri Bosio is a former diocesan family life coordinator, director of adult faith formation and RCIA, and director of religious education.