The purpose of this book is to introduce people from the catholic tradition to the teachings of Theophostic Prayer Ministry. It was written by a catholic priest who is using the Theophostic approach in his own ministry setting. The author, Fr. David Tickerhoof, shows how TPM is very compatible with the teachings of the Catholic Church and can benefit those who seek to utilize it.

 

The forward is written by Robert T. Sears, SJ, Ph.D. of Loyola University Chicago, Institute of Pastoral Studies.  He says,

"We live in an age of ecumenism, when God is blessing us with the gifts of many other Christian denominations. Jesus prayed that his followers might become one (Jn 17:20-21), and by revealing different gifts in different denominations, God seems to be drawing us back to the unity for which Jesus prayed. In my view, Theophostic Prayer Ministry is one such blessing that crosses denominational boundaries. In a time when the church and priests are in such need of healing, may this gift that I believe God has provided, be received as a blessing for many."  

The author:

Fr. David Tickerhoof is the Pastor in residence at St. Paul’s Church in Marty, South Dakota, on the Ihanktowan Indian Reservation. He was assigned to serve by his Franciscan Province in the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Fr. David has been trained in Theophostic Prayer Ministry and has been successfully using this ministry approach for several years