I will not say so much as an introduction. Spend the next 12 minutes with this video, use this as prayer, pause for awhile and let Brendon Burchard's words sink in, write your reflections, and end your time of prayer with your favorite memorized prayer. Have a blessed hope-filled day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY9lNNXbsv4
#74: Prayer Before A Crucifix
The Prayer Before A Crucifix can help us better reflect on our Lord’s Passion and on our own spiritual well being. The crucifix itself, a cross with a painted or carved representation of Christ’s body, began to be used in devotions around the end of the 6th century. It plays an important part both in … Continue reading #74: Prayer Before A Crucifix
#73: Prayer For Lent
Today, we pray for repentance. We pray for the grace to be aware of where our heart is being led at this moment in our lives, and (if it's not leading toward God) to catch ourselves so we can turn in the right direction. This is grace, because pride can get the better of us. … Continue reading #73: Prayer For Lent
#72: A Gift
Today, we remember this great gift that has been given to us. Love is a gift. Because it is gift, love is not something we earn or merit. That love is pure grace, pure graciousness by the one who loves us. We are receivers of this gift, and we are grateful, but we do not … Continue reading #72: A Gift
#71: Clearing
Today, we pray that we find some clarity in our lives. Life may have become so busy, or confusing, or just plain hectic, and it's sometimes difficult to catch our breath and find some peace. Today we pray this piece of poetry below and imagine ourselves cutting down the confusing parts of our lives in … Continue reading #71: Clearing
#70: Walk Right In
Read this poem as prayer, and while reading remind yourself of the times you do not want God in your life. Remember the times when you just want to live alone, when you see God as a complication, as anathema to happiness. Those times could be some years back. Or it could be now. Afterwards, … Continue reading #70: Walk Right In
#69: Imagine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7IP4UlXvG8 Imagine is John Lennon's classic. But you could see it as the collective sigh of humanity for a better world. Today, listen to this song, and write the answers to these in your journal: 1. If I could re-write or add to the song Imagine, what would it be about? 2. It is sometimes … Continue reading #69: Imagine
#68: Keepers of the Flame
Today is Teacher's Day and while we honor the teachers, we also honor those of us who "teach" in some way-- those who need to keep the flame of inspiration and hope alive. This animated poem was created by Peter and Paul Reynolds as a tribute to teachers and their vital role in nurturing the … Continue reading #68: Keepers of the Flame
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