All different cultures perform ritual acts of blessings, but it does not have to take place in a religious gathering or be performed by a religious leader. How comfortable are you with giving a blessing? Have you ever received a blessing from a family member or a friend? Since before biblical times, people have given… Continue reading Time for a Blessing
Category: Ways to Pray Series
Lectio Divina Prayer
Lectio Divina, meaning Holy Reading, can be practiced in a group or by yourself. When just beginning, I find it beneficial to practice it in a group or with a Spiritual Director to guide the session. Sometimes I find it easier to hear what parts of the Scripture pop out to me when I listen… Continue reading Lectio Divina Prayer
Free Prayer and Meditation Apps
Do you need help refreshing your prayer life? How about trying out some new apps? That way wherever you are, you can pull out your phone and have something help guide you through a meditation or prayer. I have sat with different prayer apps and podcasts to find the ones that are the easiest to… Continue reading Free Prayer and Meditation Apps
Praying the Rosary
Why Pray the Rosary: Why do Catholics pray the rosary? And do you have to be Catholic to pray the rosary? Rosary means "Crown of Roses". Each Hail Mary prayer represents a rose and praying a complete rosary has then created a circle of roses, a crown of roses. Roses have always been a sign… Continue reading Praying the Rosary
Breath Prayer
A breath prayer consists of repeating a simple phrase to your breathing pattern so that you can say it anytime or anywhere. “Breathe in God” ahhh ...... “Breathe out God” shooIt has been practiced in the Christian church for centuries to make people aware of God’s presence. God is even closer to you than your… Continue reading Breath Prayer
