BONUS: Cultivating a Proper Prayer Life & Being Nothing
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May 3, 2025
Explore the nuances of cultivating a rich prayer life and the importance of personal agency in spirituality. Delve into the dangers of comparison and how authentic devotions can lead to genuine joy. Discover the transformative insights of Catherine of Siena, emphasizing humility and the concept of being 'nothing' before the divine. Learn about the healing power of traditional rituals like confession and communion, and how community support enhances personal renewal.
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Structure Clears Perception of God
Basic life structures demand virtues we can cultivate to see God's work clearer.
Living structured routines allows more attentiveness to God's presence and action.
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Embrace Structured Daily Prayer
Pray daily with a fidelity to regular set prayers morning and evening.
Use established prayers like the Liturgy of the Hours to free yourself from inventing prayer.
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Gain Plenary Indulgences Daily
Perform any of four indulgenced acts daily: prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, communal rosary, Stations of the Cross, or 30 minutes Scripture reading.
Combine with Holy Communion, confession, prayers for the Pope, and repentance to gain plenary indulgence.
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This autobiography, written by St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is a spiritual memoir that includes her childhood, her life in the Carmelite convent, and her final days. The book is divided into three parts, each written at different times and for different recipients. It details her 'Little Way' of making small efforts to please God and her experiences with faith, suffering, and her vision of heavenly life. The book has been translated into many languages and is considered one of the top 10 spiritual books of the 20th century[3][5].
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory examine ways to cultivate a proper prayer life, gain a plenary indulgence and choose the right devotions on this bonus episode of Godsplaining from the New York City Day of Recollection. Can we break free from constant comparison? How can we rid ourselves of our vices? How do we find our place in the Mystical Body? Are we really nothing?
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