
Prayer: A Relationship of Love, Part 2
“The human heart is meant to be like a hermitage, or at the very least, a place set apart where we can commune with God.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“The human heart is meant to be like a hermitage, or at the very least, a place set apart where we can commune with God.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Whenever a friend or family member is going through a difficult time, whenever a local or world crisis pierces my heart, I turn off the distractions and turn my day into intercession.” – Ava Frecker
“To remain in the state of prayerfulness, to abide in the loving awareness of the presence of God, is the dream of every contemplative soul.” – Fr. James Brent
“Prayer that binds this poverty of spirit around itself like swaddling clothes gives God the space and freedom to manifest anew Divine Humility at work in humble humanity.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“There is an invitation given to us in what feels like a wasteland: Love God for God alone. ” – Claire Dwyer
“When we show up to pray, which is a time to be present to God because we love him, he shows up. Always.” – Deanna Bartalini
“Upon hearing these words I was convicted to make my drive devoted to the Rosary.” – Thomas Griffin
“If a person is not spending quality time with Jesus in personal prayer each day what can he really offer to the crisis of the modern world?” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Consider whether God is calling you to add, subtract, shift, or simplify certain commitments so that you can meet Him with greater vulnerability and consistency.” – Megan Hjelmstad
“Above all, we must recognize our own poverty when it comes to persevering through imperfection. Don’t let perfectionist expectations become the enemy of the good.” – Megan Hjelmstad