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How To Pray |
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| Jesus' words just before the Lord's Prayer |
| Matt 6:5-9 New Living Translation When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away ... |
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| “Talk, Then Listen” Prayer Method |
| Find a private spot where you are alone and will not be disturbed.
Put your body in a comfortable position and close your eyes.
Talk to God by thinking your prayers.
Start with:
“Dear God, this is what I'm feeling now. I will tell you everything.
I realize that I am ... |
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| Anyway Prayer 1968 |
| People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest ... |
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| St. Theresa's Prayer |
| May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given ... |
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| The Five Finger Prayer |
| Your Thumb is Nearest You
Begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you.
They are the easiest to remember.
To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'
The Second Finger
The next finger is the pointing finger.
Pray for those who teach, instruct and ... |
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| Prayer Used by Fr. Solanus |
| LIFE is to live and life is to give and talents are to use for good, if you choose.
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger.
Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.
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