After two successful volumes of Reflecting with Paintings, Father McBride tries 'to find a voice for all sorts of people and situations' (p.15) using beautifully produced pictures with which to inspire prayer. Not that we have to follow his thoughts; he is very happy should the subject 'stir you to go in a totally different direction from mine, and make your own prayers in your own words.' (p.15). His introduction on 'How to pray' is excellent, and there is an easily skimmed 'Contents' to locate a suitable prayer. The photo and prayer are spread over two pages, and there is no need to turn pages - and lose the image. He has the gift of an easy, yet profound style, and is able convincingly to get into the persona of a subject. Prayers include one before eating, for the dead, by a gay man, by a woman whose husband is leaving her, by a spy, by a soldier and one for Armistice Day. If stuck for words, these prayers will help one to say what one wants to pray, whether the situation is a personal one or whether one is praying for someone else. We look forward to this becoming a series.