This book of prayers for Christians today gives us a splendid framework which, while giving us the discipline we need, also sets us free to grow in prayer. It does so by putting at our disposal the prayers, praise and affirmation of Christians throughout the ages. At a time when it is increasingly difficult to resist the pressure to be conformed to this world in its thinking and priorities we need the help of our brothers and sisters in Christ if we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds so that we see the glory and beauty of the will of God and be inspired to obey in love.