Mental Prayer Meditation Helps
Presence of God.
Grace I Ask: A strong, realizing faith in God as my loving and interested Father.
Mental Picture (cf. Matt. 14 :22-33) : In their small fishing boat, the Apostles are making their way across the Sea of Galilee during the early morning hours. Suddenly across the waters a shape appears to be moving toward the boat. "Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid."
Impetuous Peter: "Lord, if it is really you, let me come to you over the waters."
And Jesus: "Come."
Climbing out of the boat, Peter starts to walk on the water toward Jesus...until he begins to doubt and fear for himself; then his fears pull him under.
Personal Application: A habit of strong, unhesitating confidence is what will put me firmly on the road to my eternal goal. A strong, unwavering faith will always show its life in deeds. The way a young man or girl lives out his Catholic life is a direct reflection of the type and depth of his faith.
I Speak to Christ: Let me be convinced, dear Lord, that the degree of my faith in you sets the tone for my life of the spirit. When my religion starts to become mere routine, just going through the motions, then deepen my faith in the mysteries of the divine life. Give me the grace constantly to keep asking for a deeper faith, the grace at least to want to delve deeper into the truths of my religion.
Thought for Today: "All things are possible to him who believes."
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Adapted from Mental Prayer, Challenge to the Lay Apostle
by The Queen's Work,(© 1958)
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