“What has passed our lips as food O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what has been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity.” These simple but beautiful words are said quietly by the priest or deacon as they purify the sacred vessels Read more…
Most of us try sincerely and earnestly to pray. In spite of our efforts, we are, in a few moments, led to daydreaming, either about our conversation with someone or any of our meetings or any of our work etc. and thus get distracted from prayer. We all know that Read more…
According to spiritual writers, Prayer is distinguished as vocal and mental prayer, public and private prayer, reflective and affective prayer, guided and spontaneous prayer etc. However, the Catechism of the Catholic Church underscores three major ways of prayer: Vocal Prayer, Meditative Prayer and Contemplative Prayer (Cf. CCC #2699). Vocal Prayer Read more…