As I go through this book, I repeatedly find Ignatian prayer can be freeing, liberating, and exciting. Yes, I have read through books on Ignatian prayer before. (Including theSpiritual Exercises, the book that started it all.) Yet, I cannot get it cemented in my head that Ignatian prayer...
If you’re feeling bored or distracted, make one of your prayers before communion a simple heartfelt request to be able to receive Him in a better frame of mind. Father Michael Muller once wrote in his excellent book The Blessed Eucharist, the fruit Communion produces in our souls “...
This is why we must pray, “Lord, give me understanding so that I may meditate on your Word. Help me to think on your Word and reveal your truth to me. Cause your Word to permeate every moment of my day and every corner of my mind.” If you struggle to read the Bible and want ...
Lord, I want to lay before you all that weighs heavy on my heart. Reveal even the sin I am not aware of, Lord. I lay these at your feet and pray your forgiveness on me. I believe you when you say that you wash us whiter than snow. Thank you Lord for your une...
Heavenly Father, I come before You burdened by bitterness and resentment. I recognize that these emotions have kept me captive for too long. I ask for Your forgiveness and the strength to forgive those who have wronged me. Please help me release the weight of anger and hurt, and fill my ...
I come before you, burdened by the weight of anxiety and depression that I carry. You, who know the depths of my heart and the struggles I face, I lay these heavy burdens at your feet. Lord, grant me your peace, the peace that surpasses all understanding. Lift the fog of depression ...
When you read a book, it doesn’t make sense to stop reading it before you’ve read the last chapter – yet that is exactly what many people do with the Bible. … Continue reading Why should we read the Book of Revelation? Reverence And Trust On November 2, 2024 By charlieIn 2 ...
Before you sleep, use these bedtime prayers at the end the day and to give it all to God - your worries and fears - and to find rest through giving thanks.
An old hymn, more of a prayer, really, popped into my mind this morning as I was making coffee. I have not heard or sung this tune in nearly sixty years – maybe longer. I sang it this morning over and over before a weekly prayer call I have with a friend. ...
Ending your day with prayer is a wonderful way to let go of stress and find peace before falling asleep. No matter what you faced today, talking to God through a night prayer will renew your faith and help you experience true rest. Evening prayers also help you reflect on all the events...