prayer

Thought for Today

“You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That’s how prayer works.” —Pope Francis

“God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.” A. P. J. Abdul KalamRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/faith-quotes

September Wrap up

I hope this month has given you a deeper look into prayer and ways of praying. We end the month with When I Pray by Daniel Nahmod.

Strictly in the Presence of God

″ One way to re-collect the mind easily in the time of prayer, and preserve it more in tranquillity, is not to let it wander too far in other times: you should keep it strictly in the presence of God. ” Brother Lawrence

Perpetual Communion

“Of all spiritual disciplines prayer is the most central because it ushers us into perpetual communion with the Father.” Richard J. Foster, Author, Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth

Prayer of St. Francis ofAssisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.Where there is injury, pardon.Where there is doubt, faith.Where there is despair, hope.Where there is darkness, light.Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master,grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;to be understood, as toContinue reading “Prayer of St. Francis ofAssisi”

The Simple Presence of God

“Enjoy the simple presence of God in silence, without the need to offer words.” — Rich Villodas

Perpetual Communion

Unity World Day of Prayer

Unity World Day of Prayer is a special time for me and I look forward to it every year. It begins today with the opening ceremony at 7 p.m (CT). Beginning at 11 am tomorrow (Sept. 14) there will be a panel discusion at 11 am and a sacred concert at 7 pm with KarenContinue reading “Unity World Day of Prayer”