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.
----------------------------------------------------------------
EXCEL file for note taking & tracking progress PDF file for more details
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 faith and the Roman Catholic tradition. Try them and track your progress.
1. Examen prayer before going to sleep - e.g. Thank You Father for… forgive me for… Glory..
2. Thank and praise God on waking in the morning - e.g. I thank You and praise You Father for this day
3. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image - e.g. Allowing God to enter my mind, heart, soul
4. Early morning glimpse of God's Word in the Bible - e.g. "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening…"
5. Offering God my day while washing & dressing - e.g. "Father, let me walk with Jesus this day…."
6. I / we pray the Liturgy of the Hours - Morning - e.g. "God come to my assistance…."
7. I ask Jesus to bless others as I interact with them - e.g. "Lord, bless…."
8. Asking God to bless me as I prepare breakfast - e.g. "Father, bless these elements and your family."
9. Saying "Grace" before having breakfast - e.g. "Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts…."
10. Saying "Grace" after having breakfast - e.g. "We give You thanks O Lord for all…."
11. We put food away and do the dishes together - e.g. Enjoy the moment and each person….
12. Love connects as I look at crucifix / holy image - e.g. Allowing God to enter my mind, heart, soul…
RETURN TO CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN TOOLS PAGE
13. I ask God's guidance and strength this morning - e.g. "O Holy Spirit grant me wisdom & strength."
14. I bless my spouse & children F Son + HSp - e.g. "Father, bless…."
15. I ask God's protection before I drive or travel - e.g. "Lord, bless and protect me and everyone…."
16. Lord bless all those I meet esp. those burdened - e.g. "Father bless your children, especially…."
17. Prepare and participate in Daily Mass
18. Love connects as I look at crucifix / holy image - e.g. Allowing God to enter my mind, heart, soul…
19. I ask God's guidance as I enter into my work - e.g. "O Holy Spirit grant me wisdom & strength…."
20. I anticipate and watch for God's inspiration
21. "God bless my spouse" as s/he comes to mind - e.g. "God bless my spouse…."
22. At an opportune time I meditate silently
23. Asking God to bless me as I prepare lunch - e.g. "Father, bless these elements and your family…."
24. Saying "Grace" before having lunch - e.g. "Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts…."
25. Saying "Grace" after having lunch - e.g. "We give You thanks O Lord for all…."
26. We put food away and do the dishes together - e.g. Enjoy the moment and each person….
27. I ask Jesus to bless others as I interact with them - e.g. "Lord Jesus, bless…."
28. Love connects as I look at crucifix / holy image - e.g. Allowing God to enter my mind, heart, soul…
29. I ask God's guidance as I get back into my work - e.g. "O Holy Spirit grant me wisdom & strength."
30. I anticipate and watch for God's inspiration
RETURN TO CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN TOOLS PAGE
31. At an opportune time I meditate silently
32. I ask God's help as I go out to run errands - e.g. "Lord, be with me as I run these errands…."
33. I take delight whenever I remember I am loved
34. I thank and praise God when I receive help - e.g. "Lord, I thank and bless you."
35. I often let myself be glad to be alive
36. When I see one in trouble I ask God to bless them - e.g. "O God, bless…."
37. When I see beauty in others I give God praise - e.g. "Father, I praise you for your children…."
38. As a car cuts me off I ask God's mercy on them - e.g. "Lord, have mercy on them…."
39. "God bless my spouse" as s/he comes to mind - e.g. "God bless my spouse…."
40. I take God with me as I go for a walk and fresh air - e.g. "Lord, be with me as I go for a walk…."
41. I take God with me as I take a little nap - e.g. "Father, grant me rest…."
42. Asking God to bless me as I prepare supper - e.g. "Father, bless these elements and your family…."
43. Saying "Grace" before having supper - e.g. "Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts…."
44. Saying "Grace" after having supper - e.g. "We give You thanks O Lord for all…."
45. We put food away and do the dishes together - e.g. Enjoy the moment and each person….
46. Patience - with love I accept to endure a trouble - e.g. "Lord, have mercy on me, on them…."
47. I ask Jesus to bless others as I interact with them - e.g. "Lord, bless…."
48. We pray the Rosary together as a couple/family - e.g. "Mother, be with us as we pray…."
49. I ask Jesus to bless our children - homework - e.g. "Lord Jesus, bless…."
50. I ask Jesus to bless our children - wash & PJ's - e.g. "Lord Jesus, bless…."
RETURN TO CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN TOOLS PAGE
51. I ask Jesus to bless our children - story time - e.g. "Lord Jesus, bless…."
52. Mercy - with God's love I forgive the other
53. Love connects as I look at a crucifix / holy image - e.g. Allowing God to enter my mind, heart, soul
54. I thank God as I look upon my spouse with love - e.g. "Thank You, Lord…."
55. I / we pray the Liturgy of the Hours - Evening - e.g. "God come to my assistance…."
56. I ask God's mercy as I tie up the day's loose ends - e.g. "Lord, have mercy…."
57. Intercessory prayer for our prayer list - e.g. "Lord, have mercy…."
58. I / we thank God and enjoy some recreation
59. Spouses - we have a sit down heart to heart chat
60. I / we pray the Liturgy of the Hours - Night - e.g. "God come to my assistance…."
61. M: "Lord help me pleasure my wife first, not me."
62. Welcome God and his love to our nuptial bed
Created April 19th, 2018 - Updated 181025 - 201117
Father Gilles Surprenant, Poustinik fathergilles@gmail.com 514-864-5600 ext. 618
If you want to chat, please do:
Diocesan Center for Marriage, Life, and Family
Katerine Perrault 514-931-7311 ext. 233
Ellen Roderick 514-931-7311 ext. 287
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.
© 2006-2021 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal QC
© 2006-2021 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC
+ + + + + + + + + + + +
No comments:
Post a Comment