Divine Praises

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Everyday life and a straying mind seem to overtake my thoughts even though I try hard to concentrate during prayer. It’s hard to admit but when I say the prayers memorized as a child it is harder than when I just talk to God “off the cuff”. A few months back during confession I told the young priest (ordained last year) that I became distracted sometimes during prayer. He suggested that I learn the Divine Praises and try saying them when my mind wanders during prayer. And I must say… what a difference! It makes me feel closer to God because I need to concentrate on the order and therefore the mind is too busy to think of anything else. Thank you Father David! Has anyone else had this experience? 🙂
 
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Has anyone else had this experience?
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When I get distracted during the prayer, I know it’s the prince of this world trying to keep me away from The Most High, so I say this:
“In the name of The Most High, away from me Satan”.

Then I get my concentration back :).
 
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