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Building Your Prayer Time

A basic model for personal prayer

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Quiet Yourself From Distractions. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus; let us throw off everything that distracts us. (Hebrews 12:1-2). Morning tends to be a better time to pray for most people; choose a quiet place - in your home, at work, outdoors, in a church.

Quiet Yourself From Distractions. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus; let us throw off everything that distracts us. (Hebrews 12:1-2). Morning tends to be a better time to pray for most people; choose a quiet place - in your home, at work, outdoors, in a church.

Examine Your Conscience. Repent of your sins; ask for forgiveness; believe your sins are forgiven; repent at the Penitential Rite during the liturgy; receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation whenever possible; let God free your conscience (Hebrews 9:14).

Enter Into the Presence of God. Dwell on the Love Jesus has for us; recite the following truths from the Nicene Creed:

  • God is our Father/Creator;
  • Jesus is our Loving Savior;
  • The Holy Spirit comforts us;
  • The church is one with Jesus;
  • Jesus intercedes for us in heaven.
  • Jesus…

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