The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 8: Our Father in Heaven
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Jan 8, 2025 Discover how to deepen your prayer practice by exploring the Biblical roots of the Rosary, particularly through the Our Father. The discussion draws parallels between Jacob and Esau and Jesus' teachings on prayer. Learn the importance of approaching God with a sense of trust and reverence, fostering a personal relationship with the divine. The session wraps up with a guided prayer, inviting listeners to connect more intimately with their faith.
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Approaching God in Prayer
- Approaching God in prayer should be like a child approaching a loving father: with reverence, adoration, freedom, and confidence.
- This contrasts with approaching God out of fear or obligation, as Jacob approached Esau.
A Son's Approach
- Fr. Mark-Mary shares a childhood memory of visiting his father's office, highlighting the difference between his approach and that of employees or clients.
- He approached his father with the confidence and freedom of a son, while others approached him with formality and a sense of transaction.
Reflect and Purify Your Approach
- Reflect on your relationship with God and how you approach Him in prayer.
- Strive to approach God as a loving Father, with humility, confidence, and the simplicity of a child.