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WilT
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Mine is** My Lord and My God **also May YOUR Will be Done
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catholicscot
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I wrote a blog about ejaculatory prayer a while ago one of my suggestions was that if you read the Scriptures in the morning then you could take a particular phrase that speaks to you and use it rthroughout the day which will help you grow in understanding it. That is, sticking to the same few aspirations isn’t necessarily the only way to go. Having said which 'Mary Help of Christians, pray for us’ is something I say a lot most every day.
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Jack007
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Mine is
St. ______________ pray for us
St. ______________ pray for us
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GaudentAngeli
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“Jesus I love you!” or “Jesus I trust in you!” or “God come to my assistance, Lord make haste to help me.”
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Bookcat
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If I may - here is some things I posted in the past on the topic of such short prayers (forgive my interjection here - I add these to in the praying of such prayers as will the examples in this thread):
Often during the day (and night) --pray little “short prayers” of love etc such is a very ancient practice --during our work, recreation, our daily life.
Some might do one when ever it occurs to them…or when changing what they are doing (opening a door) etc. Such can be used during periods of prayer in silence as well.
Such a wonderfully ancient form of prayer! One can use words from Scripture (a line from the Psalms etc) or other short prayers. They are great to help one keep the presence of God …they can be said anywhere…and frequently. Even quite frequently.
St. Augustine came up basically with the term “ejaculatory prayer” (from *jaculari * -to aim or shoot, to seek) for them - in describing the short prayers that where sort of like arrows sent forth all the time by the hermits of the desert-“darted forth” like arrows. (of course they are for everyone not just hermits from the early days of the Church…he was simply describing the way they lived…but this where the term for this kind of prayer came from). In the Carthusian Statutes for instance they are mentioned (and in the ancient Statutes as well). Aspiration too is another word that can be used.
Also good are short prayers without any words - a simple lifting up of the heart to God.* A brief uplifting of the heart* (I borrow from a Carthusian) with or without words. (*such may be a later development in ones life of prayer - ordinarily words - short but still with words is likely).
The practice of short prayers is both ancient as I noted as well as very recommended. Short prayers from the heart that are like a spark from a coal, or like arrows…
Some examples of “short prayers” (one could make up ones own or use a line from the psalms etc) Such can be prayed out loud or simply interiorly.
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Maranatha, come Lord Jesus!
Jesus Good Shepherd, I believe in you, I hope in you, I love you
Mary, Star of Hope pray for us
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
Christus resurrexit!- Christ is risen
Jesus I love you
Come Holy Spirit
Blessed be God
Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever
I believe in You. I hope in you. I love you. I adore You, O Blessed Trinity.
Blessed be the Holy Trinity
Deo Gratius
Thanks be to God!
Jesus Christ Son of God Savior
Lord Jesus (Dominus Jesus)
O Bonitas!
God come to my assistance, Lord make haste to help me
(line from Psalm and a favorite of Cassian)
Also I would note in addition: The Church even attaches a partial indulgence to any short prayers when they are offered while carrying out ones duties an enduring the hardships of life –as one raises ones mind in humble trust to God making at least mentally a “pious invocation” (another name for them…) It also refers to the use of such prayers as a “long standing” practice of the faithful.
It is the very first grant in the general norms of indulgences. (get the “Manual of Indulgences” it is published by the USCCB. There is even a list of some examples in the back.)
“It is possible to offer frequent and fervent prayer even at the market place or strolling alone. It is possible also in your place of business, while buying or selling, or even while cooking.” (Saint John Chrysostom)
(quoted in 576 the Compendium issued by Pope Benedict XVI vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html )
~ Turn towards the Lord (conversi ad dominum)!
Often during the day (and night) --pray little “short prayers” of love etc such is a very ancient practice --during our work, recreation, our daily life.
Some might do one when ever it occurs to them…or when changing what they are doing (opening a door) etc. Such can be used during periods of prayer in silence as well.
Such a wonderfully ancient form of prayer! One can use words from Scripture (a line from the Psalms etc) or other short prayers. They are great to help one keep the presence of God …they can be said anywhere…and frequently. Even quite frequently.
St. Augustine came up basically with the term “ejaculatory prayer” (from *jaculari * -to aim or shoot, to seek) for them - in describing the short prayers that where sort of like arrows sent forth all the time by the hermits of the desert-“darted forth” like arrows. (of course they are for everyone not just hermits from the early days of the Church…he was simply describing the way they lived…but this where the term for this kind of prayer came from). In the Carthusian Statutes for instance they are mentioned (and in the ancient Statutes as well). Aspiration too is another word that can be used.
Also good are short prayers without any words - a simple lifting up of the heart to God.* A brief uplifting of the heart* (I borrow from a Carthusian) with or without words. (*such may be a later development in ones life of prayer - ordinarily words - short but still with words is likely).
The practice of short prayers is both ancient as I noted as well as very recommended. Short prayers from the heart that are like a spark from a coal, or like arrows…
Some examples of “short prayers” (one could make up ones own or use a line from the psalms etc) Such can be prayed out loud or simply interiorly.
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Maranatha, come Lord Jesus!
Jesus Good Shepherd, I believe in you, I hope in you, I love you
Mary, Star of Hope pray for us
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
Christus resurrexit!- Christ is risen
Jesus I love you
Come Holy Spirit
Blessed be God
Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever
I believe in You. I hope in you. I love you. I adore You, O Blessed Trinity.
Blessed be the Holy Trinity
Deo Gratius
Thanks be to God!
Jesus Christ Son of God Savior
Lord Jesus (Dominus Jesus)
O Bonitas!
God come to my assistance, Lord make haste to help me
(line from Psalm and a favorite of Cassian)
Also I would note in addition: The Church even attaches a partial indulgence to any short prayers when they are offered while carrying out ones duties an enduring the hardships of life –as one raises ones mind in humble trust to God making at least mentally a “pious invocation” (another name for them…) It also refers to the use of such prayers as a “long standing” practice of the faithful.
It is the very first grant in the general norms of indulgences. (get the “Manual of Indulgences” it is published by the USCCB. There is even a list of some examples in the back.)
“It is possible to offer frequent and fervent prayer even at the market place or strolling alone. It is possible also in your place of business, while buying or selling, or even while cooking.” (Saint John Chrysostom)
(quoted in 576 the Compendium issued by Pope Benedict XVI vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html )
~ Turn towards the Lord (conversi ad dominum)!
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Bookcat
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Such “short prayers” - can become even “second nature”.
They help us remain in the presence of God (who is always present) - and thus assist us in our in vigilance (watchfulness) over our heart in our interior lives and our living as disciples of Jesus of Nazareth in the midst of a culture that looks more and more like that which the early Christians lived in.
Such arrows of ardent love - during our day (and night) in the midst of all our activities and rest, and life of prayer and work - such “short prayers” unite us to God in love and thus we too love more our neighbor. As an effect of such love of God in these prayers and even as a subject of our “short prayers” (Lord help him…).
One may for example also take a line or phrase from Sacred Scripture -from ones lectio divina -or even from the Liturgy - and make use of it. Such too is an ancient approach -both to short prayers and to ‘meditation’ in an ancient Christian sense of repeating the verse from Scripture - chewing on it as it where.
They help us remain in the presence of God (who is always present) - and thus assist us in our in vigilance (watchfulness) over our heart in our interior lives and our living as disciples of Jesus of Nazareth in the midst of a culture that looks more and more like that which the early Christians lived in.
Such arrows of ardent love - during our day (and night) in the midst of all our activities and rest, and life of prayer and work - such “short prayers” unite us to God in love and thus we too love more our neighbor. As an effect of such love of God in these prayers and even as a subject of our “short prayers” (Lord help him…).
One may for example also take a line or phrase from Sacred Scripture -from ones lectio divina -or even from the Liturgy - and make use of it. Such too is an ancient approach -both to short prayers and to ‘meditation’ in an ancient Christian sense of repeating the verse from Scripture - chewing on it as it where.
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Bookcat
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“we must insist on the very great utility of ejaculatory prayers, the habitual use of which enable the soul to retain the presence of God…”
~Jacques and Raissa Maritain - Prayer and Intelligence.
“…indeed, we are exhorted to have constant recourse during work to short and, as it were, ejaculatory prayers.”
Carthusian Statutes
chartreux.org/en/
“A rapid movement carrying the soul upwards and often renewed, thus assuring the continuity of our ardour… That was the method used by the Fathers of the desert.” …“The Fathers of the desert prayed by short upliftings of the heart.”
~ a Carthusian
transfiguration.chartreux.org/ (of course they prayed in other was too as he notes -but this is in keeping with the topic).
~Jacques and Raissa Maritain - Prayer and Intelligence.
“…indeed, we are exhorted to have constant recourse during work to short and, as it were, ejaculatory prayers.”
Carthusian Statutes
chartreux.org/en/
“A rapid movement carrying the soul upwards and often renewed, thus assuring the continuity of our ardour… That was the method used by the Fathers of the desert.” …“The Fathers of the desert prayed by short upliftings of the heart.”
~ a Carthusian
transfiguration.chartreux.org/ (of course they prayed in other was too as he notes -but this is in keeping with the topic).
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Bookcat
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To get back to what is your favorite -among them would be Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus, Jesus I love you, O Bonitas! etc
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jaimeleglise
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Jesus, Mary, Joseph. I love you, save souls.
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner.
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner.
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Mystical_Seeker
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Thank You!
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tee_eff_em
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Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto
sometimes finishing the prayer, but more often just stopping there.
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sometimes finishing the prayer, but more often just stopping there.
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WilT
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Thanx for the helpful list.
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WilT
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Also, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus when I’m feeling overwhelmed in life. It sooths and satisfies my anxiety.:crutches:
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WilT
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Jesus, Joseph and Mary pray for me!
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Deltadeliquent
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I’m originally from the South:
“Lawd have mercy!”
Or
"Lawdy, Lawdy!
“Lawd have mercy!”
Or
"Lawdy, Lawdy!
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merne9
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I beg pardon for those who do not believe do not adore do not hope and do not love thee
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WilT
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nice prayer meme9
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OraLabora
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Thy will be done!
And when I drive, to avoid road rage, I have a very short phrase I utter: AAA (as in the three letters) to remind me to:
Be Aware of what’s around me
Be Alert to what they’re doing
Be an Artisan of peace when they do something unexpected or rude.
And when I drive, to avoid road rage, I have a very short phrase I utter: AAA (as in the three letters) to remind me to:
Be Aware of what’s around me
Be Alert to what they’re doing
Be an Artisan of peace when they do something unexpected or rude.
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WilT
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Jesus, be merciful on me!
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Tigg
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I haven’t heard this one in years. When I went to parochial school, we often said this just before class began.
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