Tag Archives: Contemplation

Prayer is a wine

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February 24
“Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man . . .”
-St. Bernard
Today’s Reflection: 
Prayer was not meant to be a chore or just something else to do. It’s supposed to be a tender and loving encounter with the One whom we know loves us like no other. What can you do to make your prayer more intimate and authentic?

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Prayer is the language of God

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February 23
“To pray is the same thing as to speak.”
-St. Isidore of Seville (7th Century)
Today’s Reflection:
Prayer is the language of God. It’s the way we get to know Him, to trust Him, to love Him. When you speak to Him in prayer, do you take time to share your real feelings with Him, or do you just tell Him what you think He wants to hear?

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Share a moment with God today

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February 22

“He prays best who does not know that he is praying.”

-St Anthony (4th Century)

 

Today’s Reflection:

God wants to be more to us than just Someone we visit every Sunday morning. He wants to share our lives, our hopes, our dreams. Every time our thoughts turn to Him during the day, it’s a prayer, whether we realize it or not. Share a moment with God today!

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The devil is very much afraid of resolute souls

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February 21

“The devil is very much afraid of resolute souls, knowing by experience that they inflict great injury upon him.”

-St. Teresa of Avila

Today’s Reflection:

How resolute are you in the practice of daily prayer and the pursuit of a genuine relationship with God? Are you allowing “busy-ness” to interrupt your spiritual life? Bring these challenges to God and ask Him to give you the grace to strengthen your resolve.

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