Welcome to Day 2 of 365 Days of #PrayersWrappedInQuotes!⠀⠀This is one of the most beautiful explanations of love I’ve ever found. What are you in love with? We continue our review of last year by contemplating LOVE. As you start this year, think about what you are most in love with. Is it a person? … Continue reading PWinQ #2: Let Love Decide Everything
#349: Dalai Lama’s Prayer on the US Senate Floor 2014
The Dalai Lama delivered the opening prayer on the United States Senate floor last March 2014, the first time the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader spoke to the Senate of the US. How has your world been shaped by your thoughts? Honestly assess the number of times you have used the word CAN'T instead of CAN … Continue reading #349: Dalai Lama’s Prayer on the US Senate Floor 2014
#337: Only Your Love and Your Grace
Today I meditate on the words of Ignatius of Loyola. Very simple, but very profound. And it could be even be very dangerous words, if you really take it seriously. I say it over and over again, like a mantra, until it reaches my heart and takes over my entire being: “Give me only your … Continue reading #337: Only Your Love and Your Grace
#184: Circle me, Lord.
Imagine God putting a circle around you to protect you. Have that image in your mind today, as you read this prayer aloud. Circle Me Lord David Adam Circle me, Lord. Keep protection near And danger afar. Circle me, Lord Keep hope within. Keep doubt without. Circle me, Lord. Keep light near And darkness afar. … Continue reading #184: Circle me, Lord.
#182: Suscipe
Suscipe means to receive. This is one of St. Ignatius' most famous prayers. And I suggest you pray this today in a spirit of openness and love. Only a person with much love in his/her heart can pray this, and really mean it. A person who cannot let go of himself, who needs assurance from … Continue reading #182: Suscipe
#105: Ravensbruck Prayer
Without context, this prayer will not make sense at all. But to know that this was written on a piece of wrapping paper found near the body of a dead child during the Holocaust makes this prayer one of the greatest prayers ever made. May we find consolation in this -- that men and women … Continue reading #105: Ravensbruck Prayer
#103: Who Am I? (Casting Crowns)
Today, we remember that we are loved by God. We may have forgotten this. Or maybe we don't feel it. Or maybe the years have eroded this feeling of love from us. Let us spend a few moments of silence. And we listen to this song by Casting Crowns, and we ask God who loves … Continue reading #103: Who Am I? (Casting Crowns)
#97: You’re My Hero
This is a song for a dad, but it could very well be a song for the heroes in our lives. 1. Think about one or two people who have touched your life in a very real and deep way. 2. Think about his/her contribution in your life. Try to be very concrete, and notice … Continue reading #97: You’re My Hero
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