Today, we pray for trust. We pray for the grace to be patient, which is one of the hardest things to do if we are in a hurry and are action-oriented and want things done and fast. We pray for trust because there are things in our lives that has to grow on its own … Continue reading #20: Patient Trust
#19: If You’re Looking for God, God Will Find You
From: 31 Days with St. Ignatius Excerpt from Heroic Leadership Chris Lowney I happen to believe that “if you are looking for God, God will find you.” Ignatius of Loyola or Mother Teresa would have likewise believed that even as we are looking, and even when we mostly feel lost, God is somehow finding us, … Continue reading #19: If You’re Looking for God, God Will Find You
#18: Be Still
Be still. Just for a moment. Listen to the world around you. Feel your breath coming in and going out. Listen to your thoughts. See the details of your surroundings.
#17: You Fill My Heart
Today we pray that we be filled with the fervor of that day we first fell in love with God. We may have become cynical and hurt, maybe because our prayers have not been answered, or answered in the particular way we wanted it answered (weren't we specific enough?!). Or we're probably just tired or … Continue reading #17: You Fill My Heart
#16: Today We Are Asked (Abraham Addressing Sarah’s Fears)
When we are faced with the unknown, we cannot but be afraid. Before the great unknown, there is great fear. But before great fears we encounter an even greater God. This is Abraham, talking to Sarah, before they set off to an unknown land. Recall your own journey to the unknown. It could have happened … Continue reading #16: Today We Are Asked (Abraham Addressing Sarah’s Fears)
#15: The Work of Christmas
This litany was written by Howard Thurman, an African-American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. Today we pray for the understanding and the deep peace that comes after all the celebration of the past few weeks have died down. Today we pray for our hearts, that we encase it in what Christmas is all about. … Continue reading #15: The Work of Christmas
#14: Prayer for the Sick
Today we pray for the sick and dying. You may have a family member or close friend who is sick, or you may be sick yourself. Pray to the God who is healer and giver of fullness of life. Say this prayer in your heart. And imagine God touching you or your friend or family … Continue reading #14: Prayer for the Sick
#13: The Perfect Cup
The prayer for today asks us for the grace of vulnerability. It is a difficult grace to ask for sure, but it is a critical grace to ask if we are to grow in our spiritual life. Sometimes, we'd rather die than be found wanting, or exposed or be found defenceless. So today we look … Continue reading #13: The Perfect Cup
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