The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)
Nov 16, 2024
Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane reveals a deep relationship with God, emphasizing honesty and trust. The discussion highlights themes of loyalty and betrayal, especially through Judas' actions. The journey to Emmaus underscores the recognition of Jesus in breaking bread, drawing parallels with the Eucharist and the transformative nature of scripture. Additionally, the significance of Jesus' last words on the cross resonates as essential spiritual lessons, reminding us of the power of prayer and connection in our faith journeys.
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Prayer As Communion, Not Transaction
- Jesus prays not to get things but to be close to the Father as a constant habit.
- Fr. Mike invites listeners to make prayer a plan and use their access to God's heart regularly.
Make A Concrete Prayer Plan
- Do create a concrete plan for regular prayer and consider restarting the Bible-in-a-Year if that helps.
- Do take advantage of your continual access to the Father's heart and pray more intentionally.
Honesty And Trust In Prayer
- Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane models honesty and trust by naming his fear then surrendering to the Father's will.
- This combination shows prayer can hold truthful emotions while committing to God's plan.
