SOME THOUGHTS ON PRAYER

The Biblical understanding of the heart is essential in understanding a life of prayer, “Prayer is a need of our soul; it is the life of our heart.”

“My joy lies in being close to my God.”  [Psalm 73:28]

“O You, who are at home in the depths of my heart, permit me to join You in the depths of my heart.”  [Fr. Louis Brisson]

St. Jane Frances de Chantal said, “In prayer, more is accomplished by listening than by talking.”  By listening to God!

Our true contentment and our true happiness can only be nourished by living in the Trinity.  [Deacon Kelly]

“Holiness does not consist in achieving extraordinary things, in accomplishing singular actions, but in uniting ourselves entirely to the Will of God and in doing everything with Him and for Him.  Then even the most insignificant actions in themselves become acts of perfect charity, acts that have an immense value.”  [Fr. Louis Brisson]

Actions that help build God’s Kingdom, and assist in God’s love becoming more visible in the world are the foundation of our love for God. [Deacon Kelly]

"If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tenderly in its Master's presence. And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back and place it again in Our Lord's presence, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed."  [St. Francis de Sales]

St. Francis de Sales offers great advice with his Seven Little Virtues:

•     1. Endure Patiently

•     2. See the Bright Side

•     3. Show Good Humor

•     4. Excuse Cheerfully

•     5. Put on a Good Face

•     6. Be Appreciative

•     7. Speak Gentle

Today take a few minutes to thank the Lord for calling you to pray to God inside the Trinity.

May God Be Praised!