«God breathes within us» – Fr Christian Delorme

«God breathes within us. Prayers and meditations», the new book by Father Christian Delorme, invites us to embark on a journey of inner reflection and to contemplate the meaning of life.

How can we welcome God’s presence into our lives?
How can we nurture our faith, deepen our spiritual journey and find the words to express what lies in our hearts?
These are all questions the father asks us Christian Delorme in his book God breathes within us, published by Cosmogone Publications.

Through prayers and meditations, In this book, Father Christian Delorme shares writings that bear witness to his spiritual journey and the depth of his faith. This work invites us to take time for inner reflection, to allow ourselves to be touched by the Word of God, and to contemplate what gives meaning to our lives. It is aimed at all those who wish to nourish their spiritual life, whatever their background or beliefs.

A faith nourished by encounter and commitment

For those who have not yet had the chance to meet Father Christian Delorme, he is a priest at the Prado in the Diocese of Lyon. Throughout his ministry, he has been committed to supporting migrants, combating racism and promoting interfaith dialogue, particularly with Muslims. Inspired by Gandhi and Martin Luther King, he was one of the organisers of the 1983 March for Equality and Against Racism.

His life’s journey bears witness to a faith lived out in the heart of the world, through encounters with others and a commitment to human dignity. In this book, he shares another dimension of that journey: that of prayer, meditation and inner reflection.

God breathes within us includes, in particular, meditations for Holy Week, texts on blood, tears, hatred and love, as well as reflections inspired by Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Emir Abdelkader.

God breathes within us is an invitation to make room for silence, to deepen one’s relationship with God, and to allow one’s spiritual life to shape the way one lives in the world.

Practical information

  • Title: God breathes within us: Prayers and meditations
  • Author: Fr Christian Delorme
  • Publisher: Cosmogone Publications
  • Publication date: October 2026
  • Format: 16.5 × 22.5 cm
  • Pagination: 216 pages (ivory paper)
  • ISBN: 978-2-8103-0393-9
  • Price: 16,50 €

The book is also available at La Procure bookshop (8 Place Bellecour – Lyon 2).

Christian Delorme – Cosmogony
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