Prayer

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Pop-up Prayers

Pop-up demonstrations surprise us with their energy and brevity. Pop-ups can be fun. I will be alert today to opportunities to pop-up a prayer of gratitude.

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Morning Prayers

Throughout the day, we should be mindful that God wishes to continually hear from us. But how can we possibly speak to God every minute when we are obviously busy?
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Postures of Prayer 

Prayer can involve sitting, standing, and kneeling during Mass each have their own distinct role in helping us fully experience and appreciate the liturgy. 
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A Prayer for Those I Do Not Know

At a restaurant recently, I looked around at all the people seated nearby. And though I will never know them—or even see them again—I thought about how we are sharing a sacred moment.
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Photo of Padre Pio and the Madona by Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto, SJ, via Flickr

Padre Pio and the Madonna

Padre Pio nurtured his love for the Mother of Jesus from the time he was a child. He would go to the church in Pietrelcina to greet and to pray to Our Lady of Graces.
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‘Hello’ Is a Prayer

In the spirit of seeing every encounter as a blessing, let me bring beauty and healing to all my relationships.
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Pray as You Are

God calls each one of us to accept and live out the unique task he has entrusted to us.
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