Celibacy Prayer & Friendship

This book highlights some of the questions, feelings and decisions which occur in the course of celibate life which should be richly human, not cold, empty, static and barren. The author shows that an essential of celibate life is a deep prayer life which should be nourished even by the joys and sorrows of human friendship and affection. A vigorous prayer life ennobles, confirms and makes Christlike human friendship and affection.

Celibacy, Prayer and Friendship offers guidance for handling some of the questions, emotions and trials which celibates experience in human relationships. It sees celibate life as a personal mystery, never adequately justified by reasons, and leading to a spirit of poverty which is necessary for the rich life celibacy offers.