One obstacle I have found to focusing during prayer has been an attempt to race through prayers. If I’m praying the entire Liturgy of the Hours or praying with the daily readings, I usually get the feeling that I need to say and read quickly so that I can finish quickly. I get easily distracted…
Prayer Habits Goals – May 2011
Each month, I will be including an update on my monthly prayer goals and assessing the previous month’s successes and failures. My hope is that the reflection on these goals will help me to become better at prayer and help me grow even closer in union with God. At the end of April, these are…
How to Add Daily Morning Prayer to Your Routine
One of the most popular times for personal prayer is first thing in the morning. However, adding daily morning prayer to your routine when you haven’t developed the habit yet can be a challenge. Here is how I did it: My Morning Routine (without Prayer) Before adding prayer to my morning routine, this is what…
Don’t Let Your New Prayer Habits End with Lent!
Lent has come to an end and Easter is here! If you are like me, you’ve already engorged yourself with those delicious chocolates and treats that you gave up during Lent. (How can you resist those delicious Reese’s Eggs?) These treats help make Easter a true day of celebration just as birthday cake reminds us…
Holy Week Prayer Ideas
The week leading up to the Easter resurrection is a powerful time for prayer. It is a special time of meditation on Christ’s Paschal Mystery, particularly his Passion and Death. Consider incorporating the following Holy Week prayer ideas into your personal, family, or communal prayer this week. General Holy Week Prayer Ideas Take the time…
