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How to Pray

Pray Like A Child

By Jared Dees

“Though I’m quite unworthy, I love to say the Divine Office every day, but apart from that I cannot bring myself to hunt through books for beautiful prayers. There are so many of them that I get a headache. Besides, each prayer seems lovelier than the next. I cannot possibly say them all and do…

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May 11, 2018 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Everyday Prayers, How to Pray, On Spirituality

Taking the “I” Out of Discernment

By Jared Dees

Two questions you might ask in discerning God’s will: 1) Lord, what do you want me to do? 2) Lord, what do you want? There is a hint of selfishness in that first question. That’s why the second way to discern God’s will is even better. When we seek out God’s will objectively, then we…

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November 9, 2017 Filed Under: How to Pray, On Spirituality, Prayer

Imitation vs. Impersonation of Christ

By Jared Dees

“Sometimes methods and programs of meditation are aimed simply at this: learning to play a religious role. The idea of ‘imitation’ of Christ and of the saints can degenerate into mere impersonation, if it remains only exterior.” Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer, 69 Remember the WWJD? bracelets? The idea is pretty simple: ask yourself frequently throughout…

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November 7, 2017 Filed Under: How to Pray, On Spirituality, Prayer

What You Should Know about Daily Catholic Devotions

By Jared Dees

Daily Catholic Devotions

To prepare for the release of To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, I’m dedicating each week to a specific theme. This week’s theme is “Be Evangelized.” Even the most veteran of teachers and ministers need to be continually evangelized. As Catholics we have a treasure trove of devotions to help us be evangelized each and every…

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March 4, 2016 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Everyday Prayers, How to Pray, On Evangelization, On Spirituality, Prayer

Because God Loves Me

By Jared Dees

Adding a new prayer practice? Giving something up for God? I hate to break it to you, but you won’t get anything out of it. Well, at least not all by itself. Setting the table and sitting down, doesn’t make a meal. You still need the food. It’s pretty easy to put all of our…

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October 14, 2015 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, How to Pray, On Spirituality, Prayer

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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