I came across these wonderful words about prayer this morning at the prayer website run by the Irish Jesuits. I have mentioned the site before on this weblog. You can find it at www.sacredspace.ie.
The catechism definition of prayer is useful: the raising of the heart and mind to God. Not that we need a definition. Prayer is something we do in our own way. We breathe, smile and metabolize food, without defining the operations; so too with prayer. But we can consciously put ourselves in the way of prayer. Quiet the body. One traditional method is to sit with the backbone straight, from your bottom to the top of your head, the eyes half-closed, the breathing slow and easy, the hands on your lap with the palms facing upwards in openness to GodÂ’s gifts. Then we aim to become present to God as he is always present to us. He has ears to listen to what our heart is saying.
Blessings on your week!
will
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