Living in Prayer
Saint Theresa of Avila used to define prayer as
"an exchange of friendship, being often alone with
somebody who, we are sure, loves us". Each time we
meet Christ we talk with him, in friendship and love; we
love and we are loved. In mystic experiences man is
completely annuled in God. A man in prayer is like a drop
of water that disappears in the ocean of God.
Saint Theresine of Lisieux wrote "To me,
prayer is an impulse of my heart, a simple look toward
the sky, a cry of gratitude and love in time of suffering
and in time of joy. Finally it is something big,
something supernatural that enlarges my soul and unites
me to Jesus".
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An alliance
in the spirit (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
The prayer is an alliance that God seals deep inside of
us. The law is not a formal code any longer, it becomes
an inspiration that touches the heart of man. He now
deserves to know God.
Love with no
restraints (Luke 7:36-50)
Every Son of God, as a forgiven sinner, prays when he is
ready to receive the love of his Father. He wants then to
respond to it, loving even more. In these verses the
behavior of the woman who sinned is like a complete gift,
with no restraints, a thanks to Lord Jesus Christ. She
teaches us to truly praise the Lord.
Offer your
life to Christ (Luke 19:1-10)
Zacchaeus is a man of prayer because his longing for
Jesus moves his actions, thoughts and choices. He lets
Jesus in his house, and that day will change his life.
Prayer is humble reliance on our Father`s will, it keeps
us deeply joined to his Holy Son.
Paul's
prayer (Ephesians 3:14-19)
In this passage it is shown how strong a prayer can be.
Our Father strengthens us with his spirit so that Christ
can live in our heart and we are rooted in his love.
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