Let’s Begin With Prayer

Let’s Begin With Prayer
Author: Mitch Finley
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2016-09-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725237563

"Let's begin with prayer." Whether spoken by a student, teacher, or principal, these words signal the beginning of the school day in many Catholic schools. The ques­tion is, what comes next? Let's Begin With Prayer offers an eloquent and practical answer. 130 brief prayers specifically designed for use in Catholic junior and senior high schools are offered here, prayers that are grounded in the Catholic tradition while reflecting the concerns of today's Catholic school community. The prayers are divided into three sections. "Prayers for Holy Days and Holidays" are for the days that regularly appear on our calendars, from saints' days to national holidays. "Prayers for Special Days" address special events in the school community. Here, you'll find everything from a prayer "To Welcome New Students" to a prayer "Before a Championship Game." Of special interest here is a section of prayers for difficult occasions, such as the death of a classmate. A third section, "Prayers for Ordinary Days," offers possibilities for the average day, which is the biggest part of school life. Included here are prayers for development of Christian character, prayers for specific groups within the school community, and prayers for larger world concerns. A final section offers six full prayer services. These brief but meaningful services for occasions such as the beginning and end of the school year provide a way to gather students together for more focused attention to the spiritual dimension. Let's Begin With Prayer will be a welcome resource for anyone attempting to in­corporate regular, meaningful prayer into the hubbub of Catholic school life in Catholic junior and senior high schools.

Let's Begin with a Prayer

Let's Begin with a Prayer
Author: Sally Macke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764822124

There is no finer way to start a meeting or get together than taking it to the Lord in prayer. From board meetings to book clubs, large assemblies to small groups, this new collection of original prayers will become your best resource for asking God's blessings on your get together. Each prayer starts with a Scripture quote and includes a short meditation. Prayer topics include: - Collaboration - Team-building - Diversity - Feast days and saint celebrations - Holidays (New Year's, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, July 4) - Liturgical seasons - Virtues - Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit - Healing, grief

Praying the Angelus

Praying the Angelus
Author: Jared Dees
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2017-03-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594716749

The Angelus is a centuries-old Catholic devotion that recalls the annunciation of Christ’s birth by the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. In Praying the Angelus, popular author and speaker Jared Dees reinvigorates the devotion, shares intimately from his own experience of it, shows us how to get started, and enriches the practice with original meditations to reflect on the words of both the Angelus and the Regina Caeli. Jared Dees was twenty-seven and in his fourth year of teaching religion in a Catholic school when he first experienced the Angelus. The creator of The Religion Teacher website allows the devotion to anchor his prayer life and challenge him to daily conversion of heart and will. Dees introduces the Angelus devotion and explores its rich history and significance for the Church. As spiritual companion and guide, he offers meditations on the words and images of both the Angelus and the Regina Caeli, which is prayed during the Easter season. We find lessons about the power of repetitive prayer, the humility of being a disciple, the importance of admitting time belongs to God, the wisdom of taking time with discernment, and the joy of resting in the Lord’s presence. He shares personal stories of the life-change power of the Angelus and guides both newcomers and those already familiar with the prayer to contemplate the mysteries of salvation that lie at the heart of the devotion—the Annunciation, Incarnation, and Resurrection. Named for the opening words of the devotion's first prayer in Latin, "The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary," the Angelus is typically prayed at 6:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m. each day. Likewise the Regina Caeli is named for the opening lines of its prayer, "Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia." Praying the Angelus is supported by Dees’s website, TheAngelusPrayer.com, where people can gather online to participate in and share this devotion with others.

The 28-Day Prayer Journey

The 28-Day Prayer Journey
Author: Chrystal Evans Hurst
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310361141

For anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method for having meaningful conversations with God, one day at a time. The kind of intentional, fervent prayer life we'd like to experience often seems intimidating or just out of reach. Chrystal knows how that feels and shares her own relatable journey through the challenges and joys of deepening her prayer life. Showing up to pray just one day at a time, Chrystal found a simple yet powerful practice that made consistent prayer amazingly doable. A warm and encouraging writer, Chrystal shares the same supportive help she found for talking with God specifically and intentionally throughout the day. With relatable stories and timeless Scripture, The 28-Day Prayer Journey offers three prompts each day to guide you through an easy yet intimate prayer experience. From giving thanks, hearing God, and making requests to simply knowing what to say, Chrystal gives practical explanations and easy steps for the core tenets of prayer, including: Praise and Thanksgiving--offering gratitude to God Repentance--seeking forgiveness from God Asking--presenting your requests to God Yielding--surrendering to God The 28-Day Prayer Journey will strengthen your faith and transform your life with the profound experience of communicating with a loving God. Whether you are new to prayer or well-versed in communication with God, this hopeful and supportive guide will help you experience God's presence in ways you never have before through the practice of meaningful prayer.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk
Author: Bill Crowder
Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2013-12-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1572938676

Communicating with God can sometimes be difficult and even unsatisfying. In Let’s Talk, Bill Crowder presents fresh viewpoints that remind readers of what an extraordinary privilege it is to enter into the throne room of God. Encouraging them to enlarge their view of and appreciation for prayer, Crowder offers biblical insights into who God is and why prayer matters. Let’s Talk motivates readers to make prayer a priority in their walk with God. Readers can find a renewed sense of dependency on the Sovereign God and desire to pursue a more intimate relationship with Him through prayer.

Let's Pray

Let's Pray
Author: G. Allen Jackson
Publisher: Intend
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781617180392

This simple book is intended to provide a bit of momentum to your emerging prayer life. With an investment of a few minutes, a new response to life can take root. Prayer reminds us we are not alone to face the challenges, solve the problems, and complete the tasks. We have help from Almighty God!

Where Prayer Becomes Real

Where Prayer Becomes Real
Author: Kyle Strobel
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493428829

If we're honest, most of us feel bored, distracted, or discouraged in prayer. We look for resources to give us the "right" words or teach us the "right" technique and are disappointed when they don't seem to help. What we fail to realize is that prayer isn't a place for us to be good or right, and it isn't a place for us to perform or prove our worth. It's a place for us to be honest, present, and known--a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God. Spiritual formation experts Kyle Strobel and John Coe want to show you what you've been missing when it comes to prayer. In this down-to-earth book, they show you how to fearlessly draw near to a holy God, pray without ceasing (and without posturing), and delight in the experience of being fully known and fully loved. Each chapter ends with prayer projects or practices to help you see a difference in your prayer life, starting now.

Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer

Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer
Author: Laura Wifler
Publisher: Tales That Tell the Truth
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781784986605

Teach kids how to pray with this beautifully illustrated Bible storybook.

Prayer Revolution

Prayer Revolution
Author: John Smed
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802498795

Are you praying constricted prayers or disruptive ones? Most prayers are constricted ones. They’re prayers that only focus on one part of the Lord’s Prayer: “give us our daily bread.” They’re usually focused on self and envision God as a heavenly caretaker. Disruptive prayers, on the other hand, are powerful, uncommon, and deeply biblical. They focus on God rather than self, seek to advance the kingdom, and submit all things to God. They are also prayed with a profound belief that prayer actually accomplishes something. When we pray disruptive prayers, that’s when the revolution begins. This book shows you how to equip leaders, fuel kingdom movements, and do real damage to the powers of darkness in the here and now. But most of all, discover how your own heart will be transformed as you begin to see how much bigger prayer, and God, is than you ever thought possible.

When I Pray for You

When I Pray for You
Author: Matthew Paul Turner
Publisher: Convergent Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 052565061X

USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers. With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life. When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them. This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations. From the moment I saw you, I started to pray. Big prayers and small ones I have sent God's way. I prayed you felt safe, full of joy and content. When I whispered "I love you," you knew what I meant.