Life of Prayer
Prayer is meant to be lived. In fact, in the Catechism of the Catholic Church it says clearly: “Prayer & Christian Life are inseparable” (2745). St. Paul tells us frequently throughout his writings we should pray always, and we know that the early Church did just that. So are our lives marked by prayer? How do you face challenges such as distraction, discouragement, or acedia? This month we answer these questions with our focus on Life of Prayer.
Take a look at the helpful materials below as we discover ever more about prayer.
Take a look at the helpful materials below as we discover ever more about prayer.
Helpful Videos on Struggling with prayer
This month we take a special moment to recognize that we all struggle with prayer at different moments in our lives. This is part of the process of conversion, a process that lasts for our lifetime.
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Saint Mother Teresa Of Calcutta
We know that Mother Teresa was well known for her work with the poor. Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and later in life she felt completely abandoned by God. Her prayer life, before she began her mission in India, seemed filled by God’s presence. She had visions of Jesus, spoke to him and heard his voice. This is what allowed her to hear God call her to become a missionary.
Upon starting a new mission, everything changed for Mother Teresa. God became silent to her. She no longer had great visions and no longer felt God’s love or his closeness to her. She experienced his for 40 years! Although she couldn’t hear God that didn’t stop her from praying every single day. Despite the darkness she felt during that time, people still spoke of her as a joyful and inspiring person.
What makes Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint isn’t only her devotion to care for the poor, but also her faithfulness to her mission and to God despite living in darkness from him for all that time.
Learn more about Mother Teresa below ↓↓↓↓↓
Upon starting a new mission, everything changed for Mother Teresa. God became silent to her. She no longer had great visions and no longer felt God’s love or his closeness to her. She experienced his for 40 years! Although she couldn’t hear God that didn’t stop her from praying every single day. Despite the darkness she felt during that time, people still spoke of her as a joyful and inspiring person.
What makes Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint isn’t only her devotion to care for the poor, but also her faithfulness to her mission and to God despite living in darkness from him for all that time.
Learn more about Mother Teresa below ↓↓↓↓↓
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Advent Hallow Challenge
This month for our at-home challenge we are challenging families to participate in Hallow’s Advent Challenge. It’s not too late to start! Just spend 5 minutes a day listening to the Gospel of Matthew as we come ever closer to that special and joyous day of the birth of Christ!
If you need help with accessing your Hallow App or any other difficulties be sure to contact us at the parish!
If you need help with accessing your Hallow App or any other difficulties be sure to contact us at the parish!