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As Catholics, one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and each other is to pray.
Prayer is a conversation with God that allows us to deepen our relationship with Him. The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies four forms of prayer:- Blessing—We ask for God’s goodness and protection in the lives of others.
- Petition/Intercession—We ask for God’s help for ourselves and others in the community, the Church and the world. We can also ask the saints to intercede with God on our behalf.
- Thanksgiving—We show our gratefulness to God for all of the blessings He bestows on us and those we love.
- Praise—Prayers of praise give glory to God.
As Christian stewards, our prayer allows us to thank God by intentionally giving back the gift of our time to grow our relationship with Him as individuals and as a community. -
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"I have to reject this delusion that I can design, by myself, my own perfect way of praying. Many times–and this is especially true since I became a mom in the disability community–I’ve been reminded that in a world that prizes independence, we were created for something that’s actually better. We’re supposed to need each other. It’s no surprise that prayer comes more easily when I’m leaning on my family and on the Church."
Meghann Kirzeder
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Stewardship of Prayer Renewal
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Each year at the beginning of Advent, we are asked to renew our commitment to prayer, which is the foundation of all forms of stewardship at Saint Pius.
How will you strengthen your prayer life and become closer to God this year? To the right, there are links to a variety of inspirational ideas and resources to help jumpstart your commitment.
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