Benjamin Essays in Prayer Author:Joseph P. Whelan Author's blurb: "I have called this book Benjamin for reasons that are wholly subjective and fond. [T]he title helps me to place the accent clearly where I want it: on contemplation. For I shall want to say that prayer simply is contemplation--which is what Benjamin stands for. That is, prayer is presence and companionship--however dark and trou... more »bled or however lithe and lovely this companionship may be."« less