Best Christian books for prayer

Prayer books and guides to deepen prayer for individuals and families.

“Pray without ceasing.”1 Thessalonians 5:17

Some of the most widely read Christian books for prayer are Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis, The seasons by James Thomson, Exercitia spiritualia by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. GospelShelf lists 110 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

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Imitation of ChristThomas à Kempisrated 4.9/5 by 9 Open Library readers; widely published (394 editions)

The seasonsJames Thomsonwidely published (240 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Thomas Nelson)

Exercitia spiritualiaSaint Ignatius of Loyolarated 5.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (145 editions)

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Castillo interior o las moradasTeresa of Avilarated 4.0/5 by 3 Open Library readers; widely published (117 editions)

Kleine KatechismusMartin Lutherwidely published (99 editions); Lutheran publisher (Augsburg Fortress Pub)

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Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational, Orthodox. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.