Prepared by the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore

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.

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.

Contents

• 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.
• The Proper of the Mass for Sundays and feast days to enrich participation at Holy Mass.

Deluxe Leatherette, 796 pages