The power of baptism in life

Baptism is an integral part of a Christian' s life, but surprisingly little attention is paid to its significance and meaning for everyday life. Experienced spiritual guide and successful author of spiritual literature, Josef Prokeš, focuses on baptism with an intimate knowledge of the issues and needs of contemporary man, as well as with an awareness of the problems and misunderstandings that surround institutionalized religion today. The book presents a kind of spiritual exercise, the aim of which is to draw attention to what the awareness of baptism can mean in human life and how it can become a constant source of strength and inspiration. He sees baptism not as a one-time membership in a Christian club or an instant answer to life' s complex questions, but as an inexhaustible source to which we can learn to always be open. The book can also be an inspiration for those who are considering baptism or preparing for it.
Josef Prokeš is a Catholic priest currently working in Vodňany in South Bohemia and at the pilgrimage site of Lomec. He is a sought-after spiritual companion, lectures at the KTF Charles University in Prague, works as a scout spiritual advisor and is the author of successful books, e. g. The Lord cares.