A Manual of Prayers: For the Use of the Catholic Laity

A Manual of Prayers: For the Use of the Catholic Laity

Prepared by the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore · Published by TAN Books

Overview

A Manual of Prayers: For the Use of the Catholic Laity has served as one of the most beloved and enduring prayer books in American Catholic history. Compiled under the authority of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore—the same council responsible for the Baltimore Catechism—this treasured volume gathers together a rich collection of traditional prayers, devotions, hymns, Psalms, and liturgical texts that have nourished generations of faithful Catholics.

This beautifully typeset deluxe leatherette edition preserves the reverence and timeless language of the original while improving readability for modern readers. Featuring prayers in both Latin and English, traditional devotions, seasonal hymns, complete liturgical calendars, and the Proper of the Mass for Sundays and feast days, it serves as an indispensable companion for personal prayer, family devotions, and active participation in the Church's liturgical life.

Whether used for daily prayer, Eucharistic devotion, or following the rhythm of the liturgical year, this comprehensive manual equips Catholics to deepen their spiritual lives by praying with the Church in every season.

• Pray with the Church: Unite your daily prayer to the rhythm of the liturgical year.
• Deepen Traditional Devotion: Discover treasured prayers that have sustained generations of Catholics.
• Strengthen Liturgical Participation: Follow the Mass more fruitfully with the Proper for Sundays and feast days.
• Build a Family Prayer Life: An ideal resource for households seeking to cultivate regular Catholic devotion.
• Carry a Spiritual Treasury: Keep a lifetime of Catholic prayers and devotions in one beautifully bound volume.

From the Manual

“Pray without ceasing; in every place offer your sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.”
— Traditional Catholic Prayer

Contents You Will Find

• Prayers and Psalms in both Latin and English.
• Traditional devotions including the Forty Hours, Seven Last Words, Sacred Heart, and many others.
• Hymns, sequences, and prayers for the Church's liturgical seasons.
• Both traditional and modern liturgical calendars.
• The Proper of the Mass for Sundays and feast days to enrich participation at Holy Mass.

Intended Audience

This manual is ideal for Catholics seeking a dependable and comprehensive prayer book rooted in the Church's liturgical tradition. It is especially valuable for individuals, families, catechists, clergy, and parish groups who desire to cultivate a deeper life of prayer through the timeless devotions of the Catholic Church.

FAQs

Does this manual include prayers in Latin?
Yes. Many prayers and hymns are presented in both Latin and English, making it an excellent resource for those wishing to pray with the Church's traditional liturgical language.

Can this be used every day?
Absolutely. Its comprehensive organization makes it ideal for daily prayer, seasonal devotions, Eucharistic worship, and family prayer throughout the year.

Does it help with following the Mass?
Yes. The inclusion of the Proper of the Mass for Sundays and feast days allows readers to unite their personal prayer more closely with the Church's liturgical worship.