AquinasXVI:
KatrinaTherese:
Engage your imagination…when washing dishes imagine that you just ate with Jesus and he’s talking to you while you wash the dishes…when cleaning the floor, imagine that you are expecting him as a guest soon and you’re cleaning the floor so his feet stays clean…things like that.
in XT.
Thank you - I have always been one to sort of dramatize things in my head, so this makes perfect sense to me. I’m always thinking about something that just happened, and daydreaming about what could have happened or what will happen now. And really, we
are doing things for Jesus, ultimately!
John Russell Jr:
That’s a big question. If you want a simple answer- just try to fulfill Gods will every moment. If you want more practical advice I suggest reading the writings of the Saint on the link following- you can even search a particular topic. These writings are very applicable to modern day Christians.
Sometimes… err, okay, most times, I need simple reminders like this! So thank you. Also, I like that link. Can you recommend which things to read first?
Didi:
Do you pray a morning offering prayer every day? By doing so, you entrust to God all that you do, think and say, so your whole day becomes a prayer. To reinforce that, try to say small prayers often during the day, like “Jesus, I trust in You,” “Mother Mary pray for me,” “Father, forgive me,” etc.
Well, I sort of have a morning offering every day. To tell you the truth, what I pray really depends on how awake I am. I often forget to make my “whole day become a prayer.” That always sounds so beautiful, even if it’s nothing dramatic, to me. I also need to start praying more throughout the day. Lately my prayer’s been sort of dry, though I do try to say a rosary, or a divine mercy chaplet at least every day.
JMJ Theresa:
Make a small resolution daily. Keep it until you have made some progress.
I like this a lot.
Sometimes I have to realize that I’m not going to get holy all at once.
To anybody who was writing such nice things to me: Thank you! But really, I’m a much better person here than at home. I have to work on, well, “living everyday life,” that’s why I wanted to start this thread. I’m not a saint, or anything like that. But I appreciate your compliments anyway.
I know this is getting rather long, but I wanted to thank you all. Sometimes I have to get back down to the basics of following God, and I need a kick to get going. I’m sorry I took so long to reply!
