Grant me, O Lord My God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you.
– St. Thomas Aquinas
Amen.
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Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We...
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When we pray the “Our Father”, we pray as Jesus prayed. It is the prayer that Jesus prayed, and He taught it to us; when the disciples said to Him: “Master, teach us to pray as you pray." And this is how Jesus prayed. It is so beautiful to pray like Jesus! Formed by...
