In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity (Jeremiah 31:31-34) every person can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.
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Please note that some items repeat to help you do them more than once during the day. Be gentle with yourself and take time. These spiritual exercises are rooted in Christian fatih and the Roman Catholic tradition. Try them and track your progress.
We often feel incapable because we are simply human. Offer God your poverty and boldly do these spiritual exercises. Let God manifest his power to love, give life, strengthen, heal, deliver, and protect. Know that when evil, temptation, trouble, or pain come, God knows and allows it for a greater purpose, and trust He is WITH YOU and gives you strength to endure in peace and confidence. "I can do all things through him who strengthens me (Christ Jesus)." Philippians 4:13
We can do many of these as quickly as a flash of lighting… the key is to exercise within us the power God gives us.
BEGINNING THE DAY
1. BEDTIME Examen prayer before going to sleep
2. RISING Thank and praise God on waking
3. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image
4. EARLY MORNING Look for God's Word in Bible
5. Offering God my day while washing & dressing
6. I / we pray the Liturgy of the Hours - Morning
7. MASS – Plan, prepare, and participate in Daily Mass
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BEFORE – DURING – AFTER BREAKFAST
8. I ask Jesus to bless OTHERS as I interact with them
9. I ask God to bless me as I prepare breakfast
10. Saying "GRACE" for a blessing before having breakfast
11. Saying "GRACE" to give thanks after having breakfast
12. We put food away and do the dishes together
PREPARING THE WORK / SCHOOL DAY
13. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image
14. I ask God's guidance and strength for my morning
15. I bless my spouse & children Father + Son + Holy Spirit
16. I ask God's protection before we drive or travel
17. “Lord bless all those I meet esp. those burdened”
EMBRACING THE WORK / SCHOOL DAY
18. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image
19. I ask God's guidance as I enter into my work
20. I work in peace knowing God is with me
21. I face challenges with confidence in God’s help
22. I anticipate and watch for God's inspiration
23. "God bless my spouse" when s/he comes to mind
24. At an opportune time I meditate silently
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BEFORE – DURING – AFTER LUNCH
25. I ask God to bless me as I prepare lunch
26. Saying "GRACE" for a blessing before having lunch
27. Saying "GRACE" to give thanks after having lunch
28. We put food away and do the dishes together
29. I ask Jesus to bless others as I interact with them
30. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image
EMBRACING THE WORK / SCHOOL DAY
31. I ask God's guidance as I get back into my work
32. I work in peace knowing God is with me
33. I face challenges with confidence in God’s help
34. I anticipate and watch for God's inspiration
35. I ask God's help as I go out to run errands
36. I take delight whenever I remember I am loved
37. I thank and praise God when I receive help
38. I often let myself be glad to be alive
39. When I see one in trouble I ask God to bless them
40. When I see beauty in others I give God praise
41. As a car cuts me off I ask God's mercy on them
42. "God bless my spouse" when s/he comes to mind
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PERSONAL TIME
43. At an opportune time I meditate silently
44. I take God with me as I go for a walk and fresh air
45. I take God with me as I take a little nap
BEFORE – DURING – AFTER SUPPER
46. I ask God to bless me as I prepare supper
47. Saying "GRACE" for a blessing before having supper
48. Saying "GRACE" to give thanks after having supper
49. We put food away and do the dishes together
FAMILY TIME
50. Patience - with love I accept to endure a trouble
51. I ask Jesus to bless OTHERS as I interact with them
52. We pray the Rosary together as a couple/family
53. I ask Jesus to bless our children – FUN time
54. I ask Jesus to bless our children – homework
55. I ask Jesus to bless our children – wash & PJ's
56. I ask Jesus to bless our children – story time
57. I ask Jesus to bless our children – prayer / bed time
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COUPLE TIME
58. Mercy – with God's love I forgive the other
59. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image
60. I thank God as I look upon my spouse with love
61. I / we pray the Liturgy of the Hours - Evening
62. Spouses - we have a SIT DOWN heart to heart chat
63. I / we plan for the possibility of Mass tomorrow
64. I / we thank God and ENJOY some recreation
65. I ask God's mercy as I tie up the day's loose ends
66. I / we pray the Liturgy of the Hours - Night
67. Husband: "Lord help me pleasure my wife first, not me."
68. We welcome God and his love to our nuptial bed
Daily or once a week spouses will learn from each other by sharing their experiences and praying together.
Created April 19th, 2018 - Updated October 25th, 2018 - November 17th, 2020
Father Gilles Surprenant, Poustinik fathergilles@gmail.com 514-864-5600 ext. 618
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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity (Jeremiah 31:31-34) every person can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.
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