The Basic Forms Of Prayer

1. Blessing & Adoration

In prayers of adoration we praise God and acknowledge our dependence on him.
Example: The Gloria and Act of Faith

2. Petition

In prayers of petition we ask God for things we need both spiritually and physically.
Example: Our Father

3. Intercession

In prayers of intercession we make requests to God on behalf of other people.
Example: Watch, O Lord (St. Augustine)

4. Thanksgiving

In prayers of thanksgiving we thank God for the good things.
Example: Grace before Meals

5. Praise

In prayers of praise we express our love for God, the source of all love.
Example: Act of Charity

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5 Uses for Holy Water at Home

5 Uses for Holy Water at Home Bless your children with Holy water at bedtime or before they leave for school in the morning. Sprinkle holy water in your child's room. Place holy water in a special bowl on a table by the entryway or install a small holy water basin next to the door and bless your comings and goings. Bless yourself with Holy water at prayer or after a stressful day. Bless your spouse with Holy water as a sign of Christ's enduring presence in your relationship.

Ten ways to Love

Ten ways to Love Listen without interrupting. (Proverbs 18) Speak without accusing. ( James 1:19) Give without sparing. (Proverbs 21:26) Pray without ceasing. ( Colossians 1:9) Answer without arguing. (Proverbs 17:1) Share without pretending. (Ephesians 4:15) Enjoy without complaint. (Philippians 2:14) Trust without wavering. (1 Corinthians 13:7) Forgive without punishing. (Colossians 3:13) Promise without forgetting. (Proverbs 13:12)

Holy Water & Its meaning

Holy Water & Its meaning 1.Origins According to the Church's tradition, Pope St. Alexander I instituted The use of Holy water and determined to use salt in its blessings 2.Why was its use introduced in the temple? To replace an ancient Jewish tradition in which men washed their hands before praying, as a way of asking God to purify them. 3.What does it symbolize? It symbolizes our Lord Jesus Christ's sweat on the mount of Olives and the blood that flowed from his pierced side. 4.What are its effects Dispels any demonic power over people and places where it is sprinkled. Takes away distractions during prayer. Removes venial sins. Infuses us with The Divine blessing to receive the sacraments and administer them.

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