The Prayer of Recollection: Book 1, (Paperback)

<p><b>The Prayer of Recollection</b> is a contemplative devotional that leads the reader into the quiet interior place where God dwells within the soul. Rooted in the Carmelite tradition and inspired by the teachings of St. Teresa of Ávila, St. John of the Cross, and Elizabeth of the Trinity, this book teaches a gentle, simple way of prayer: becoming aware of God's presence, gathering the heart inwardly, and resting in Him without strain or effort.</p><p>Rather than battling distractions or forcing silence, the prayer of recollection invites the soul to return again and again to God with calm simplicity. Thoughts and worries are offered to Him and released. Over time, the heart grows peaceful, the mind becomes less scattered, and the soul learns to live from a deeper center.</p><p>This book explores the stages of recollection through Scripture, parable, and spiritual insight. The meditation on Amos 8 reveals how darkness, silence, and the "famine of hearing the word" become not punishments, but invitations into a deeper interior knowing of God. The parable of the farmer standing in sudden noon-darkness shows how the soul learns to see without exterior light. The image of the ripe fruit becomes a symbol of the soul ready for God's quiet harvest.</p><p>Written in a slow, spacious, meditative style, The Prayer of Recollection helps the reader carry interior prayer into daily life-during work, sorrow, waiting, or joy. It teaches how frequent inward turning softens the heart, purifies intention, and anchors the soul in God's presence even when exterior consolations fade.</p><p>Whether you are new to contemplative prayer or seeking to deepen a long-established practice, this book offers a profound and accessible guide into the mystery of God dwelling within. It invites the reader to discover the interior silence where God speaks, the interior light that shines in darkness, and the interior word that remains when all exterior words fall silent.</p>

• The Prayer of Recollection: Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: Joe Mariconda
• ISBN: 9798184219295
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-07-05
• Page Count: 128