I don't pray because I get nothing out of it

[scapularkid8]

mind if I copy this and paste in the back of my prayerbook?

No,not at all! If that’s inspiring to you! …Strange how God uses us to touch others. God grant us humility.

 

[RobNY]

I’ve looked into Celtic Spirituality lately. It takes the philosophy that God reveals Himself in all of His Creation and is always near. It also stresses that all time is sacred and as such, all time is fit for prayer. Using this philosophy I think I can see a purpose and beauty in my prayer rather than the ritualistic approach I’ve been taking lately.

Indeed. I recently have been reading two books which stress this. The Practice of the Presence of God, by Bro. Lawrence of the Resurrection and The Journey of the Mind to God by St. Bonaventure. The first is very simple and a good place to start.

-Rob

 

[blessedstar]

I’ve looked into Celtic Spirituality lately. It takes the philosophy that God reveals Himself in all of His Creation and is always near. It also stresses that all time is sacred and as such, all time is fit for prayer. Using this philosophy I think I can see a purpose and beauty in my prayer rather than the ritualistic approach I’ve been taking lately.

Jesus is always with you, be always with Him in every moment of your day offering all you do back to Him for love of Him united to Him on the Cross. The Living Prayer of life is a beautiful prayer before God and constantly in His Presence being a constant prayer in Jesus.

Still offer vocal and mental prayers to God though, you are constantly in His Presence so still talk with Him.

Pray and persevere in prayer.

In the Living Prayer of my life.

 

[passioncrosslov]

Another good source would be Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, speaks about the different stages of prayer. There is an audio set (CD) elaborating on St. Teresa’s 4 stages of prayer by Fr. Jordan Aumann, OP, a very good one (I have a copy). I think you can get at Ave Maria Press.