The Pieta Prayer Book: My God How I Love Thee! [Staple Bound] Unknown

Description

Staple-bound cover has some wear and back cover has a bend to it. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This vintage prayer book, with its well-worn cover and bent back, offers a glimpse into the devotional practices of a bygone era. Though the author remains unknown, the book’s title, “The Pieta Prayer Book: My God How I Love Thee!” evokes the fervent piety of its original owner. The Pietà, a masterpiece by Michelangelo, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Christ, a poignant symbol of maternal love and sacrifice. This powerful image has inspired countless works of art and literature, and its inclusion in the title suggests a book steeped in the rich traditions of Catholic devotion. Despite its modest appearance, this unassuming volume holds within its pages a wealth of prayers, meditations, and reflections that have sustained generations of believers through times of joy and sorrow. For collectors of religious ephemera and students of spiritual history alike, this humble prayer book offers a rare window into the lived experience of faith, a tangible link to the past that reminds us of the enduring power of prayer.