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▪St. Ignatius: Principle and Foundation▪Purpose of human life▪To love and serve God on this earth in order to be with him forever in heaven.▪To grow in our friendship with God and to be transformed more and more into the likeness of our Lord
Introduction
▪St. Paul▪Put Jesus Christ at the center of your life▪Pray without ceasing (1 Thess 5:17)▪Give thanks in all circumstances (5:18)
How do you do that?
▪How to be a contemplative in action as a busy business person or professional?▪How can we live always in the presence of the Lord and learn to do his will always?
How do you do that?
▪Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. (John 14:23)
God’s Promise
▪ Questions we will try to answer▪How can I become more aware of the Lord throughout a busy workday?▪How can I grow from praying 15 minutes to praying all day long?
What We Will Cover
▪We need to develop new habits ▪This involves discipline and repeated actions and never giving up
A Challenge
▪ Beginning and end of each day▪ First habit▪ As soon as you open your
eyes in the morning praise the Lord for the new day▪ As you settle down to fall
asleep thank the Lord for the day past
▪ Second habit▪ Twice a day (lunch and at
night) make an examination of conscience, general and particular
Becoming More Aware of God’s
Presence
▪Third habit▪Always say grace before
and after meals▪Whether you are alone
or with others▪ Fourth habit▪Add “God minutes” all
throughout your day▪After a task▪Before a meeting▪While on the road
Growth in Awareness of
God’s Presence
▪The commitment of 15 minutes of prayer and 15 minutes of reading Scripture is here presupposed▪Additional methods▪The Jesus prayer▪The rosary
Praying Always
▪The Way of the Pilgrim▪http://desertfathers.webs.com/th
ewayofthepilgrim.htm
▪Method▪To repeat the following
prayer over and over again▪ Lord Jesus Christ, Son of
God, have mercy on me a sinner
▪You can shorten it▪ Lord Jesus Christ have
mercy on me ▪Or just “Jesus mercy”
The Jesus Prayer
▪Purpose of the rosary▪To contemplate the
mysteries of our Lord’s life with and through our blessed Lady
▪Purpose is NOT saying Hail Marys▪Purpose is to focus on Jesus
and his life and ministry▪How can I focus more and
more on Jesus and not just rattling off prayers?
The Rosary
▪Mystery: the nativity of the Lord▪Hail Mary full of grace.
The Lord is with you. You are blessed among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb JESUS▪WHO WAS BORN IN
BETHLEHEM▪Holy Mary, Mother of
God pray for us sinners now and in the hour of our death. Amen
The German Way
1. Baptism in the Jordan2. The Wedding Feast at
Cana3. The Proclamation of
the Kingdom4. The Transfiguration5. The Institution of the
Eucharist
Luminous Mysteries
▪ Use the rosary to contemplate today’s Gospel, eg.
1. Jesus thought to be one of the prophets
2. Jesus thought to be John the Baptist come to life again
3. Jesus thought to be Elijah
4. Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of the living God
5. Jesus, the King of the martyrs John the Baptist and Paul Mikki and companions
Make up your own Mysteries
▪During the day use the rosary to think of the Lord▪When in transit▪When taking a rest▪When taking a walk, etc.
Use the Rosary to Remain in
God’s Presence
▪We need to remove the things that distract us from the Lord▪Certain use of Media▪Observe how you actually spend your time
Final Challenge
▪May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. (1 Thess 5:23-24)
Final Encouragement