📖 Book Overview:
Why Pray? is a deeply thoughtful and accessible introduction to the meaning, purpose, and transformative power of Christian prayer. Written by Robert Llewelyn, former chaplain of the shrine of Julian of Norwich, this book offers gentle spiritual guidance for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Combining Scripture, personal reflection, and insights from the Christian contemplative tradition, Why Pray? helps readers understand prayer as both communication and communion with the Divine.
✍️ Author:
Robert Llewelyn (1909–2008) was an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and editor of the works of Julian of Norwich. Known for his clarity, compassion, and contemplative insight, Llewelyn served as chaplain at the Shrine of Julian and became a beloved spiritual teacher within the Anglican and wider Christian community.
📚 Genre & Themes:
This book falls within Christian spirituality, prayer and devotion, and contemplative theology. Themes include the practice of prayer, inner stillness, trust in God, divine presence, and the integration of prayer into daily life.