The Society of Jesus
in Belize
"Untie him!"
Preparing to Pray
1. Take three deep breaths, allowing yourself to be fully present.
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2. Speak to the Lord, telling him that you are dedicating the next fifteen minutes to be with Him.
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3. Ask for the grace you desire:
I ask to have the courage and honesty to be open to myself, as I stand in God's presence.
4. Consider the following points:
This episode from John's Gospel occurs when Jesus is standing before the tomb of Lazarus. This is the prayer Jesus offers to God as the crowd waits in anticipation. What do I want to ask of God?
Prayer
Scripture:
John 11:38-44
Review your prayer
Take a few minutes to reflect on and journal about the following:
Are there changes to the letter I wrote yesterday that I want to make? What were the challenges in writing this letter?
... or else write down any moments of consolation or desolation you encountered in your prayer.
Speak with the Lord, as one friend to another, about whatever came up in your prayer.
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End with an Our Father or a Hail Mary.