Use this guide from Carmel’s Call for your individual practice of Lectio Divina. As the text for this exercise, pray the passage: Matthew 6:6. For future sessions, you can use other texts, e.g., the Gospel of the day or some other Scripture passage.
The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. Each of the five canonical Hours includes selections from the Psalms that culminate in a scriptural proclamation. The two most important or hinge Hours are Morning and Evening Prayer.
Lectio Divina — “The Divine Reading” or “Divine Listening” by hearing the word spoken — is a discipline that intuitively and affectively dwells on a Biblical text as a means of seeking communion with Christ, so as to grow in faith, hope and charity. It is based on “Bible teaching.” For example, in John 15:26, we read: The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name will instruct you in everything, and remind you of all that I told you.
Our Lord taught Saint Teresa a simple method of prayer. It is often called mental prayer. “I never knew what it was to get satisfaction and comfort out of prayer,” confesses the Saint, “until the Lord taught me this method — I beg of you to test it.” ... This manner of praying brings with it a thousand blessings. “Before long,” says Teresa, “you will see how you gain. There will be a gradual gaining of mastery over oneself. The soul will be stronger for the fight.”
Litany to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. This litany may be prayed at any time, but it is especially beneficial to pray it on St. Thérèse’s feast day (October 1) or as part of a novena leading up to her feast day (September 22-30).
The Twenty-four “Glory be to the Father” novena can be said at any time. However, the ninth to the seventeenth of the month is particularly recommended, for on those days the petitioner joins in prayer with all those making the novena.
O Glorious St. Thérèse, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and inspire the human family, I implore your Miraculous Intercession...
Prayers to be said each day during the Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, September 22-30. Her feast day is celebrated on October 1.
Edith Stein, St. Benedicta of the Cross, the saintly Carmelite, profound philosopher and brilliant writer, is an inspiration to all Christians whose heritage is the Cross. This novena to the Holy Spirit is a strong witness to her deep faith and dependence on God. It is the perfect prayer to say in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost.
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