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The Persistent God: A Guide to Deepening Prayer Paperback – January 26, 2024

by Albert Haase, OFM (Author)
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Do you ever get distracted when you’re trying to pray? Do you ever wonder if you’re praying the right way? Bestselling author Albert Haase, OFM, presents a practical and timely book on discovering how to respond to God’s relentless invitation to a deeper relationship that goes beyond Sunday Mass attendance. In The Persistent God, you will find answers to many nagging questions you may have, including:
  • Why does prayer seem so hard?
  • Am I doing enough?
  • What should I look for in a spiritual director?
  • How can I discern what God is saying to me?
With decades of experience praying and offering spiritual direction, Albert Haase shares his wisdom on nurturing a vibrant, committed, and mature relationship with God.

Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Albert Haase, OFM, is a popular preacher and teacher. A former missionary to mainland China for over eleven years, he is the award-winning author of more than fifteen books on popular spirituality and the presenter on five bestselling streaming videos (Paraclete Press). He currently resides in San Antonio, Texas. Visit his website at www.AlbertOFM.org
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The Persistent God: A Guide to Deepening Prayer explores the unrelenting divine invitation to a deeper relationship that goes beyond mere Sunday Mass attendance. In responding to that invitation, we not only learn to become vulnerable with God but also discover deeper dimensions of our baptismal calling.

It’s my hope that this little book will entice and encourage you to open the door of your heart to a God who, like the persistent widow in Jesus’ parable, calls each one of us to help build the kingdom of peace, love, and justice.

Praise for "The Persistent God"

“In The Persistent God, there is something for everyone. This includes young teenagers beginning to pray or octogenarians. We learn of Fr. Albert’s early encounter with our persistent God at fourteen years of age. He also beautifully weaves the stories of others seeking God. It is a book to be read from cover-to-cover but then referred to when one enters dryness, darkness, or the other challenges of life. This book should have a privileged place on the bookshelf of anyone serious about the journey of prayer!” —Sr. Mary Connor, OSC, president of Holy Name Federation of Poor Clare Monasteries

“What a gift! Fr. Albert Haase has offered us a wonderful approach to prayer that is accessible to anyone, anywhere. God is knocking on the door of your heart—welcome him in and prepare to see your spiritual life grow and deepen. This beautiful, practical and inspiring book will be a blessing for so many. I know I'll be returning to it often!” —Deacon Greg Kandra, author of The Busy Person's Guide to Prayer

“Fr. Haase’s book is comprehensive without being overwhelming, deep yet always accessible, and richly peppered with vignettes from the lives of his spiritual directees. Both beginners in the life of prayer and longterm pilgrims on the way will find his writing insightful, motivational, and indispensable.” —Rabbi Stuart Dauermann, PhD, director of Interfaithfulness and author of Eat This Book: Strength for Your Journey With the Jewish Jesus

“Thorough and accessible, even those skilled in prayer will refresh their sensitivity to the Lord's voice through The Persistent God. Fr. Haase,

with simplicity and wisdom, offers practical direction on technique and method, seasons of prayer such as aridity and desolation, along with questions for reflection to aid readers in their quest for a deeper prayer life. The abundance of personal stories from his decades of experience

are especially helpful in putting a face to the soul seeking the face of God in prayer.” —Elizabeth Kelly, author of A Placed Called Golgotha, retreat director, LizK.org.

“With kindness, gentle guidance, and simplicity, Fr. Haase has provided an invaluable handbook to animate our prayer life. In The Persistent God: A Guide to Deepening Prayer, Fr. Haase not only offers a practical introduction to many different approaches to prayer, but also shares his wise and sensitive counsel on the typical obstacles we encounter in our journey with God. Like St. Thérèse of Lisieux, he encourages us to pray the way we can, not the way we can’t. This is one book I will keep close at hand!” —Marisa Guerin, PhD, coauthor of Life Lessons from St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Albert Haase, OFM, is a popular preacher and teacher. A former missionary to mainland China for over eleven years, he is the award-winning author of more than fifteen books on popular spirituality and the presenter on five bestselling streaming videos (Paraclete Press). He currently resides in San Antonio, Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Word Among Us Press (January 26, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593257201
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593257200
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.33 x 8 inches
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    Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Albert Haase, OFM, (www.AlbertOFM.org) is a popular preacher in both Catholic and Protestant churches and a teacher of spiritual formation. For 5 years, he was the co-host of the weekend show, "Spirit and Life," heard on the national Relevant Radio Network. A former missionary to mainland China for more than 11 years, he is the author not only of the audio series, THE LORD'S PRAYER: A Summary of the Entire Gospel, published by Learn25.com but also of fourteen best selling books on popular spirituality. His book, SOUL TRAINING WITH THE PEACE PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS (Franciscan Media), received the 2021 Second Place Award in the category of "Books on Prayer" by the Catholic Media Association. His most recent book, TOUCHING THE BONES OF ELISHA: Nine Life-Giving Spiritual Practices from an Ancient Prophet, is coauthored with Pastor Phil Vestal of the United Methodist Church. He is also the presenter on five best selling streaming videos available from Paraclete Press: CATCHING FIRE, BECOMING FLAME: A Guide for Spiritual Transformation, KEEPING THE FIRE ALIVE: Navigating Challenges in the Spiritual Life, COME, FOLLOW ME: Six Responses to the Call of Jesus, SAYING YES: What is God's Will for Me?, and THE BE ATTITUDES: Ten Paths to Holiness. Each program consists of six 30-minute presentations and includes a Group Discussion Guide.

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James Mannarino
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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Easy to read; It felt like the author was having a conversation with me. He includes real life examples and direction through the book.
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Lucille Esposito
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for Spiritual Direction
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I loved this book! It was a road map for enriching my prayer life. It also gave helpful hints for those in Spiritual Direction. A must read!
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Rosemarie Highfill
5.0 out of 5 stars What a blessing!!!
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What a great book!!!
I enjoyed reading it very much and I will come back to it many times for sure!!
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J. Montgomery
5.0 out of 5 stars For the beginner and seasoned pray-er
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
This books feels like it could be for someone new to prayer and someone with decades of experience. I especially like Fr. Albert's tips for when prayer seems boring or dry, and what to look for in a spiritual director. Highly recommend for Christians at all stages of their walk with God.
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RonQ
5.0 out of 5 stars New ideas supported with real stories
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
I loved this book. It gave me some new ideas and thoughts to improve my prayer, and provided a lot of real examples of them.
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