Edited by Rev. John Murray, this St. Joseph Daily Prayer Book from Catholic Book Publishing is a handy pocket- or purse-sized prayer book with daily prayers, readings, and devotions for the Liturgical Year. A perfect daily companion for all Catholics, this book also offers one week of condensed Morning and Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours (Abridged). With a flexible maroon cover, this 256-page resource is perfect for private, community, or parish use.
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