The Breath of Life

In this book, Ron DelBene introduces a concept of prayer that will help persons new to prayer as well as veterans of the life of prayer.

The Breath Prayer is a short prayer of praise and petition that is meant to help us become aware of the presence of God.

It is a way to have on our lips what is always in our heart, DelBene explains.

The author leads the leader to discover his or her own personal and individualized breath prayer, a prayer that may be prayed at any time of the day or night.

He gives historical examples of the breath prayer used in ancient writings as well as modern-day examples of how persons have utilized and been helped by this way of praying Other titles in the The Breath of Life Series are The Hunger of the Heart: A Call to Spiritual Growth and Alone with God: A Guide for Personal Retreats, both written by Ron DelBene with Mary and Herb Montgomery. Ron DelBene has been doing spiritual direction and leading programs in the area of spirituality and pastoral care across the country since 1963.

He holds a Master's agree in Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spirituality and Organizational Systems.

He is a poet, artist, author of books and videos and an Episcopal priest.

With his wife, Dr. Eleanor McKenzie DelBene, he directs The Hermitage, a non-profit corporation devoted to providing spiritual growth and direction.

Ron and Eleanor have two grown children, Paul and Anne.

Paul and his spouse, Gayle, have a daughter, Matsue, and a son, Luca. Mary and Herb Montgomery are professional writers who make their home in a suburb of Minneapolis.