My own life has taught me that prayer is an essential part of my life. Without it, the ups and downs of life, especially the downs are sources of fear and anxiety. In prayer, I can bring my burdens to God, speak to Him and listen for His guidance and His reassurance.
Jesus too, during His earthly life, prayed to His Father always, but especially during those important and trying times of His life. He prayed before choosing the Apostles, and we see Him in the Garden of Gethsemane praying at the start of His Passion.
Let's listen to the Holy Father, the saints and Jesus Himself and follow their example in making prayer and the sacraments the foundation of our spiritual lives.
Here is the link for Pope Benedict XVI's catechesis: Prayer Gives Essential Meaning to Our Daily Activities
6 comments:
This is a great post on prayer, Karin. You wouldn't believe how many times I've heard the words, "I don't have time to pray" when I suggest praying to others. Everyone has time to pray. Most people have time to watch TV, don't they? There IS a harmony between prayer and action and I love St. Bernard's quote in your post.
This really spoke to me when I heard this Karinann. Thank you for sharing the link so I can read it again and again. A hardened heart, fear and anxiety are exactly where I wind up if I don't pray.
Blessings always +
Glad you both liked this. I always get so much from the Holy Father's teaching on prayer.
I read on some Blog somewhere this week that praying is having a conversation with a Friend.
Whether we recite well known prayers we are taught, or whether we just say exactly how we feel, honestly, and from the heart - there's always our Friend Jesus listening.
This is a great post Karinann.
God bless.
I remember reading that too, Victor~don't remember where though.
Thanks for commenting and God bless.
I took my last final this morning and have the entire summer off—no classes—yahoo! I’m really looking forward to catching up on all the blog reading I’ve missed out on lately. Be sure to write up a little tidbit about one of your favorite posts, or blogs—or share something of your own on “Pay It Forward” for May. I’ve appreciated your participation in the past. I’ll be making the rounds and seeing what everyone has been up to while I’ve been cramming for tests and writing essays … I can’t wait!
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