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A Good Time to Pray
When is a good time to pray? In the Gospels, we learn that Jesus prayed in the morning and at night. He rose early in the morning to pray (Mark 1:35). Before choosing the apostles, he spent the whole night in
prayer (Luke 6:12). But as well as praying at the opening of the day and during the night, Jesus was in communion with the Father throughout the day. In other words, although he chose certain moments for formal prayer, his prayer was in fact continuous. He was bathed in a continual awareness of the Father. He was totally in tune with the Father; so much so that the Father was always speaking through him. Jesus put it this way, ‘I have not spoken on my own, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about what to say and what to speak’ ( John 12:49).
It would be great if you could make it your ultimate goal to imitate Jesus and ‘pray without ceasing’ (1 Thessalonians 5:17). You can start by imitating Jesus’ rhythm of formal prayer and making sure to pray both morning and evening.
Excerpted from The Mindful Our Father by Thomas Casey SJ
We Remember At This Time…
All Souls’ Day is a deeply reflective occasion in the Christian calendar, dedicated to honouring and remembering our loved ones who have died. We give thanks for their lives and the positive influences they had on us. Through our prayers, we unite with them in a bond that transcends death, affirming our belief in the resurrection and the promise of eternal life.
This solemn observance is preceded by Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, which highlights the themes of death and the frightening aspects of life. Halloween, from another perspective, allows us to share food and fellowship generously with our neighbours, meeting people we might not have met before, as children and other neighbours call to our doors.
As we light candles in our windows, we hold on to the hope that Jesus is the light of the world, and in Him, there is no darkness. Amen!
Sacred Space – Daily Prayer for 25 Years
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