The Saint John Prayerbook: Biblical Meditations and Prayers Inspired by the Beloved Disciple

Kimberly Novak shares her personal insights in a review of a new prayerbook by Father Gabriel Mary Fiore, CSJ. 

The Saint John Prayerbook: Biblical Meditations and Prayers Inspired by the Beloved Disciple

By Father Gabriel Mary Fiore, CSJ.

Published by TAN Books

There is something special about a book that fits softly and snugly in your hands. A book with engaging texture and visual appeal is one you won't leave untouched on the coffee table. I have discovered all of these wonderful qualities and more in The Saint John Prayerbook by Father Gabriel Mary Fiore, CSJ.

The red cover adorned with gold lettering is pleasing to the eye, and the golden edges of the pages draw your soul in, much like the light of Jesus guiding your gaze. The size is perfect to carry with you and makes a wonderful companion to your prayers before or after Mass.

I found using The Saint John Prayerbook as a thirty-day devotional to be a loving, heartwarming experience. Looking back at a journal entry from early in the month shows how much I enjoyed it from the start.

“The way this little prayerbook is written invites prayer to flow from my heart effortlessly and in a meaningful way. I feel close to God, renewed in His love, well-fed, and happy; my heart is gladdened from the living water and fine wine of Jesus!”

What's In This Book?

Part one of The Saint John Prayerbook is perfect for devotional use, bringing the reader moment by moment into John’s Gospel, followed by prayers so well written that one can easily insert personal intentions, situations, and love for Jesus into each one. I especially love that each day's message includes Scripture references, allowing you to pause and open the Bible for more context.

The second part of The Saint John Prayerbook is filled with individual traditional prayers centered on praying to St. John the Evangelist. The titles are clear, making it easy to page through and find a prayer that fits your needs or circumstances. I quickly found a few that I’ve earmarked for easy reference later. Father Gabriel Mary Forie, CSJ, also provides a section of Contemporary Prayers to Saint John, all with corresponding scripture passages clearly noted for a deeper dive into the Gospel of John.

I thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent holding and praying with this precious gem! I was spiritually awakened through touch, sight, and the deep connection to Jesus that the book brought out in me in every prayer session. I recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their prayer life, focus solely on Saint John’s Gospel, and get to know the disciple whom Jesus loved. The Saint John Prayerbook makes a wonderful gift for laity and religious who love praying with and through Jesus’ teachings. 

Grab your copy now and become the prayer warrior Saint John evangelized as he walked this side of heaven with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Copyright 2026 Kimberly Novak
Images: (top) detail from cover