May the Almighty and merciful Lord direct us on the road of peace and prosperity, and may the Angel Raphael be our companion on our journey; so that we may return to our home and loved ones with peace, refreshment, and all joy. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have…
Prayer
6 Tips for Starting a Daily Prayer Routine
So you’re committed to adding prayer into your daily routines. Now how do you make sure you won’t forget to pray? How do you truly set aside time to pray and make it a habit? I found that when I tried to insert prayer into my blogging routine, it took me a few times to…
St. Augustine of Canterbury Prayers
May 27 is the feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury, the first bishop of England and the inspiration for many Catholic converts. Consider incorporating the following St. Augustine of Canterbury prayers on his feast day: A Prayer for Christian Unity Holy Father, You have given us in St. Augustine of Canterbury, a great witness of…
Shorten Your Prayers
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…
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…
