What to pray.

[SamanthaT]

If I need to pray about something, but I have no idea how/what to say, is it ok to say a Hail Mary or Our Father. God knows our minds and hearts, so doesnt that mean he will know what it is I am trying to say…?

 

[the_phoenix]

Hi SamanthaT,

You’re exactly right, and God will welcome very much your Our Father, Hail Mary, or even your just silent praying in your heart.

Here’s a Bible verse for you:

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit himself asketh for us with unspeakable groanings.”

~~ Romans 8:26

 

[TuAutem]

“The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words.” (Rom 8:26).

We do not have to find the words for our prayers. Just putting our concerns before God, perhaps while contemplating a crucifix or an icon, and allowing the Spirit within us to commune with the Spirit of God, can be all we need at times.

At other times, we feel we need words, but have none, and at those times it is indeed appropriate to pray a Pater or Ave and let the words of scripture supply our prayers for us.

 

[SamanthaT]

Thank you both! I usually have so much that I feel the need to get out, and so much I am thankful for, that all the words just jumble together in my head. and then I feel like I forget to say something so i end up with also of extra “OH and… Amen, oh yeah and… Amen”. I just hope God doesnt think Im being spacey…

 

[marlap2]

I’m pretty certain our Lord is sitting right across from you with the biggest smile on his face, arms stretched out wide with a hug!

You are praying beautifully. Being thankful and excited to speak to him is wonderful!

One of the best penances I ever received was to sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament and say I love you Jesus, over and over again. It changed my life.

 

[Heuchler]

Pray in whatever way is best for you and just follow what feels natural. No matter what, the most important thing is that you actually do pray.

 

[followingtheway]

I would suggest the “rosary.” Here’s how to say it…

newadvent.org/images/rosary.pdf

I would suggest buying one too

 

[SamanthaT]

I would suggest the “rosary.” Here’s how to say it…

newadvent.org/images/rosary.pdf

I would suggest buying one too

I have one that I picked up from a Christian store. Unfortunately, there wasnt much of a selection I cant wait to get a better one when the tax return comes it!
Is is appropriate to ask a priest to bless it? Or is that considered rude?

 

[followingtheway]

Is is appropriate to ask a priest to bless it?/QUOTE]

Of course!

 

[TimothyH]

When I don’t know what to pray, I go to the Psalms. There like Hallmark greeting cards only better, one for every occasion.

Browse them here.

51 and 110 are my go-to Psalms.

-Tim-

 

[SamanthaT]

When I don’t know what to pray, I go to the Psalms. There like Hallmark greeting cards only better, one for every occasion.

That is actually my favorite book in the Bible I always feel good when I read them, even if I’m having a terrible day

 

[mariafransisca2]

If you need prayer guidance, go to this site:

prayerguidance.blogspot.com/

Prayer is basically friendship with Jesus, personal relationship with him.

Just like a personal relationship to a friend, to a father, to a spouse.

Jesus is the love of our life, he knows us personally. And he loves you