The methods of meditation are paths to travel to arrive at the encounter with Jesus, but if you stop on the road, you will make a “god” out of the path.
Prayer
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St. Elizabeth’s mystical encounter with the Trinity can inspire us, too.
We are encouraged to encounter God in our lives and share those experiences with others through our words and actions.
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Want to be inspired? Listen for the Holy Spirit.
We remember the important role of the Spirit in guiding and sustaining faith after Jesus’ resurrection.
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Jesus had a vision for his disciples. He prayed for it to become reality.
Jesus’ final prayer implores the disciples to be confident that he has assured their care.
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How should we love one another? It’s called agape.
By working to end hate and division, we show our love for one another.
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Bold speech must be followed by bold action
Jesus asks the Father in heaven for protection for the disciples, which reveals the perils of discipleship.
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Pope Francis: Praying out loud isn’t just for children.
The prayer of the heart is mysterious, and at certain times it is lacking. Instead, the prayer of the lips that which is whispered or recited chorally is always accessible.
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Pope Francis calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
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St. Michael the Archangel is back. (Or at least his prayer is.)
Renewed interest in the prayer developed in the fall of 2018 in the wake of concerns about church unity and new revelations of the sexual abuse of children by clergy.
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Pope Francis: The Church has one essential task — to pray and to teach how to pray.
If prayer ceases, the Church has become like an empty shell that it has lost its bearings.