Contemplative Prayer is a process of interior transformation, a conversation initiated by God and leading, if we consent, to Divine Union. In silence we come to know and live from the Divine Mystery within us. The fruit of contemplative prayer is a growing awareness of God as the Source and Center of all.
Centering Prayer prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God’s presence and action within. Centering Prayer does not demand anything of us. It does not ask anything of God. It is a process of simply resting in the love of God, and being in relationship with Him. Centering Prayer is drawn from ancient prayer practices of the Christian contemplative heritage, notably the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert, praying Scripture through Lectio Divina, the 14th Century anonymous book The Cloud of Unknowing, and the writings of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila.
“When you want to pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (MT 6:6)
Here are some great websites for Contemplative Prayer:
Center for Action and Contemplation
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This event is significant in Jesus’ life and ministry because it confirms his divinity and demonstrates how he fulfills the Old Testament scriptures. ... See MoreSee Less
The Meaning of the Transfiguration of the Lord - National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
www.nationalshrine.org
On August 6, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. At the Basilica, the Transfiguration is depicted in the Rosary Walk and Garden,Comment on Facebook
🙏🙏🙏
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
🙏
The Latin phrase written in their halos, “SS Mater Boni Consilii, Ora Pro Nobis Jesum Filium Tuum” means “Most Blessed Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for Us to Your Son Jesus” in English.
Our blessed mother prays for us. She is our intercessor, our mediator, who pleads on our behalf to her son…. Don’t be afraid to go to her with your needs and your heart’s desire. Pray to her. Ask her for help in anything you may want or need. She will gladly intercede for you.
Remember the wedding feast at Cana? It was the blessed Mother who saw the need and went to Jesus for help when there was no more wine. And even though Jesus told her it was not His time, she instructed the servants to do whatever He told them to do. Jesus is a good obedient son. He will not refuse His mother of what she asks.
“Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it know that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence we fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, our mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen.”
Excerpts from: Maria Sciannameo
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish Website
Worcester, Massachusetts ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Thank you for sharing this beautiful reminder of our blessed mother's love and intercession! 💕
"The very rote-ness of his interaction in the sacrament stirred me to tears. When I had confessed, he didn’t give me counsel or talk to me. This was a tired old human priest. He gave me my penance, absolved me, and asked me to pray for him as he had asked thousand of other penitents to do. Nothing different, nothing unique. I burst into tears." ... See MoreSee Less
By the Work Worked: Grace is Not Dependent on the Moral State of the Minister - SpiritualDirection.com
spiritualdirection.com
SPIRITUALDIRECTION- explores Catholic spiritual direction advice and how a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human being based on the wisdom's of the Bible, Church and the saints ...Comment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Born on September 27, 1696, in Marianella, near Naples, Italy, St. Alphonsus was the eldest of seven children. He was baptized two days after his birth with the name Alphonsus Mary Anthony John Cosmas Damian Michael Gaspard de’ Liguori.
He was a child prodigy who excelled in everything he did. He learned to ride and fence at an early age, and also had a keen interest in music and art. He composed his first musical piece at the age of nine and painted several portraits of his family members. He also had a great love for learning and studied languages, literature, philosophy, and theology.
He entered the University of Naples at the age of 12 and graduated with doctorates in civil and canon law at the age of 16. He then began to practice law at the Neapolitan courts under the guidance of his father, who wanted him to have a successful career and marry into a wealthy family.
click link to continue reading.....
www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saint-alphonsus-liguori.html ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. 🙏
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Beautiful photo! 🙏💕
Absolutely breathtaking! Our Holy Mother and our Lord/JESUS Christ!🙏❣️
Very beautiful picture! 🙏