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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5606 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2021-02-10 10:15:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-10 10:15:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">From Mary we learn to surrender to God's will in all things. From Mary, we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary, we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Pope John Paul II</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The 7 Sorrows Rosary of Mary leads us through the sorrows of Christ’s life. <em>“Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-is-7-sorrows">What is the 7 Sorrows Rosary?</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#middle-ages-origin">Middle Ages origin</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#modern-popularity">Modern popularity </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#why-pray-7-sorrows">Why do we pray the 7 Sorrows Rosary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray-7-sorrows">When do we pray the 7 Sorrows Rosary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#how-to-pray-full-version">How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary {Full Version}</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#how-to-pray-short-version">How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary {Shortened Version}</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#related-prayers">Related Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#prayer-card">Prayer Card</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-7-sorrows">What is the 7 Sorrows Rosary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":"middle-ages-origin"} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading middle-ages-origin">Middle Ages origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows dates back to the fourteenth century. Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, appeared to <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Bridget-of-Sweden">St. Bridget of Sweden</a> and revealed this <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> devotion to her. St. Bridget <a href="http://saintsresource.com/bridget-of-sweden">devoted</a> her life to following in the footsteps of Christ — truly caring for people in need. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":26532,"width":"275px","height":"380px","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nuestra_Señora_de_las_Angustias_Colección_Cisneros.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-26532" style="width:275px;height:380px"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (Colección Cisneros) - Our Lady of Sorrows</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="modern-popularity">Modern popularity</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Rosary became <a href="https://www.motherofallpeoples.com/post/the-rosary-of-the-seven-sorrows">popular</a> again following the Marian apparitions in Kibeho, Rwanda, in the 1980s. During Mary’s apparitions to Marie-Claire Mukangango, she assigned the young woman a mission to reintroduce this special Rosary to the world. Marie-Claire was killed in the genocide of over a million people in Rwanda.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="why-pray-7-sorrows">Why do we pray the 7 Sorrows Rosary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray this Rosary to learn to <a href="https://catholic-link.org/how-meditation-on-the-rosary-brings-healing/">suffer with love</a>, as Mary, the Mother of Jesus, did. The 7 Sorrows Rosary leads us to understand our suffering, sins, and sorrows. Doing so helps us better live a life of joy in the Lord so that we can serve others like St. Bridget and Marie-Claire did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we pray with Mary through her seven sorrows, we begin to feel empathy for her suffering, the suffering of her Son, our Savior, our neighbors, and our own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray-7-sorrows">When do we pray the 7 Sorrows Rosary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Rosary can be prayed at any time, anywhere, in any season of life. We can even dedicate our prayer to the suffering of a friend, family member, ourselves, or the world. We pray this devotion when we need the guidance of the Blessed Virgin and when we need to remind ourselves of the joy that comes out of suffering in this life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is also common to pray this Rosary on September 15th, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>See below for how to pray both the full version and a shortened version.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to-pray-full-version">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary {<strong>Full Version</strong>}</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8134,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-Sorrows-New-Media-1024x536.png" alt="How to pray 7 Sorrows Rosary - 7 Swords - Hallow App" class="wp-image-8134"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"days":"0","minutes":"34","jsonDescription":"How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary {Long Version}","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1694043261637","name":["Begin"],"text":["I",{"type":"em","props":{"children":["n the name of The Father, and The Son, and The ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/","children":["Holy Spirit"]}},". Amen."]}}],"jsonName":"Begin","jsonText":"I\u003cem\u003en the name of The Father, and The Son, and The \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/\u0022\u003eHoly Spirit\u003c/a\u003e. Amen.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043313296","name":["Pray"],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg you to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend You, my God, You Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eMy God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg you to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eO my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend You, my God, You Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043326070","name":["Say 3 Hail Mary's. "],"text":[{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}}],"jsonName":"Say 3 Hail Mary's. ","jsonText":"\u003cbr/\u003eHail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.\u003cbr/\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043349265","name":["Pray"],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus. "]}}],"jsonName":"Pray","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus. \u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043355183","name":["The First Sword of Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon "],"text":["Luke 2:34-35",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”."],"jsonName":"The First Sword of Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon ","jsonText":"Luke 2:34-35\u003cbr/\u003eAnd Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043375567","name":["Pray "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Beloved Mother Mary, whose Heart suffered beyond bearing because of us, teach us to suffer with you and with love, and to accept all the suffering God deems it necessary to send our way. Let us suffer, and may our suffering be known to God only, like yours and that of Jesus. Do not let us show our suffering to the world, so it will matter more and be used to atone for the sins of the world. You, Mother, who suffered with the Savior of the world, we offer you our suffering, and the suffering of the world, because we are your children. Join those sorrows to your own and to those of the Lord Jesus Christ, then offer them to God the Father. You are a Mother greater than all."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/","children":["Our Father"]}}," and 7 ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/","children":["Hail Marys"]}},".",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray ","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eBeloved Mother Mary, whose Heart suffered beyond bearing because of us, teach us to suffer with you and with love, and to accept all the suffering God deems it necessary to send our way. Let us suffer, and may our suffering be known to God only, like yours and that of Jesus. Do not let us show our suffering to the world, so it will matter more and be used to atone for the sins of the world. You, Mother, who suffered with the Savior of the world, we offer you our suffering, and the suffering of the world, because we are your children. Join those sorrows to your own and to those of the Lord Jesus Christ, then offer them to God the Father. You are a Mother greater than all.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/\u0022\u003eOur Father\u003c/a\u003e and 7 \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/\u0022\u003eHail Marys\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043427673","name":["The Second Sword of Sorrow: The Flight Into Egypt "],"text":["Matthew 2:13-14",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt."],"jsonName":"The Second Sword of Sorrow: The Flight Into Egypt ","jsonText":"Matthew 2:13-14\u003cbr/\u003eWhen they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043458005","name":["Pray "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Beloved Mother, who has suffered so much, give to us your courageous heart. Please pray for us to have strength so that we can be brave like you and accept with love the suffering God sends our way. Help us to also accept all the suffering we inflict upon ourselves and the suffering inflicted upon us by others. Heavenly Mother, you, in union with Jesus, purify our suffering so that we may give glory to God and save our souls."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/","children":["Our Father"]}}," and 7 Hail Marys.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray ","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eBeloved Mother, who has suffered so much, give to us your courageous heart. Please pray for us to have strength so that we can be brave like you and accept with love the suffering God sends our way. Help us to also accept all the suffering we inflict upon ourselves and the suffering inflicted upon us by others. Heavenly Mother, you, in union with Jesus, purify our suffering so that we may give glory to God and save our souls.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/\u0022\u003eOur Father\u003c/a\u003e and 7 Hail Marys.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043581564","name":["The Third Sword of Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple "],"text":["Luke 2:43-45",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him."],"jsonName":"The Third Sword of Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple ","jsonText":"Luke 2:43-45\u003cbr/\u003eAfter they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043624581","name":["Pray"],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Beloved Mother, teach us to accept all our sufferings because of our sins and to atone for the sins of the whole world."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eBeloved Mother, teach us to accept all our sufferings because of our sins and to atone for the sins of the whole world.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043640983","name":["The Fourth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to Calvary "],"text":["Luke 23:27-29",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children, for indeed, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed’."],"jsonName":"The Fourth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to Calvary ","jsonText":"Luke 23:27-29\u003cbr/\u003eA large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children, for indeed, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed’."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043669055","name":["Pray "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Beloved Mother, so stricken with grief, help us to bear our own suffering with courage and love so that we may relieve your Sorrowful Heart and that of Jesus. In doing so, may we give glory to God Who gave you and Jesus to humanity. As you suffered, teach us to suffer silently and patiently. Grant unto us the grace of loving God in everything. O Mother of Sorrows, most afflicted of all mothers, have mercy on the sinners of the whole world."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray ","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eBeloved Mother, so stricken with grief, help us to bear our own suffering with courage and love so that we may relieve your Sorrowful Heart and that of Jesus. In doing so, may we give glory to God Who gave you and Jesus to humanity. As you suffered, teach us to suffer silently and patiently. Grant unto us the grace of loving God in everything. O Mother of Sorrows, most afflicted of all mothers, have mercy on the sinners of the whole world.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043689303","name":["The Fifth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross "],"text":["John 19:25-27",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home."],"jsonName":"The Fifth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross ","jsonText":"John 19:25-27\u003cbr/\u003eStanding by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043716663","name":["Pray "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Beloved Mother, Queen of the Martyrs, give us the courage you had in all your sufferings so that we may unite our sufferings with yours and give glory to God. Help us follow all His commandments and those of the Church so that Our Lord’s sacrifice will not be in vain, and all sinners in the world will be saved."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray ","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eBeloved Mother, Queen of the Martyrs, give us the courage you had in all your sufferings so that we may unite our sufferings with yours and give glory to God. Help us follow all His commandments and those of the Church so that Our Lord’s sacrifice will not be in vain, and all sinners in the world will be saved.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043732832","name":["The Sixth Sword of Sorrow: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross "],"text":["John 19:32-34",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out."],"jsonName":"The Sixth Sword of Sorrow: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross ","jsonText":"John 19:32-34\u003cbr/\u003eSo the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043750661","name":["Pray",{"type":"em","props":{"children":[" "]}}],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["We thank you, Beloved Mother, for your courage as you stood beneath your dying Child to comfort Him on the Cross. As our Savior drew His last breath, you became a wonderful Mother to all of us; you became the Blessed Mother of the world. We know that you love us more than our own earthly parents do. We implore you to be our advocate before the Throne of Mercy and Grace so that we can truly become your children. We thank you for Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, and we thank Jesus for giving you to us. Please pray for us, Mother."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eWe thank you, Beloved Mother, for your courage as you stood beneath your dying Child to comfort Him on the Cross. As our Savior drew His last breath, you became a wonderful Mother to all of us; you became the Blessed Mother of the world. We know that you love us more than our own earthly parents do. We implore you to be our advocate before the Throne of Mercy and Grace so that we can truly become your children. We thank you for Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, and we thank Jesus for giving you to us. Please pray for us, Mother.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043767976","name":["The Seventh Sword of Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus "],"text":["John 19:41-42",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation day; for the tomb was close by."],"jsonName":"The Seventh Sword of Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus ","jsonText":"John 19:41-42\u003cbr/\u003eNow in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation day; for the tomb was close by."},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043792663","name":["Pray"],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Beloved Mother, whose beauty surpasses that of all mothers, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Jesus, and Mother to us all, we are your children and we place all our trust in you. Teach us to see God in all things and all situations, even our sufferings. Help us to understand the importance of suffering, and also to know the purpose of our suffering as God had intended it."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["You yourself were conceived and born without sin, were preserved from sin, yet you suffered more than anybody else. You accepted suffering and pain with love and with unsurpassed courage. You stood by your Son from the time He was arrested until He died. You suffered along with Him, felt His every pain and torment. You accomplished the Will of God the Father; and according to His will, you have become our Mother. "]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["We beg you, dear Mother, to teach us to do as Jesus did. Teach us to accept our cross courageously. We trust you, most Merciful Mother, so teach us to sacrifice for all the sinners in the world. Help us to follow in your Son’s footsteps, and even to be willing to lay down our lives for others."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},"Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus."]}}],"jsonName":"Pray","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eMost Beloved Mother, whose beauty surpasses that of all mothers, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Jesus, and Mother to us all, we are your children and we place all our trust in you. Teach us to see God in all things and all situations, even our sufferings. Help us to understand the importance of suffering, and also to know the purpose of our suffering as God had intended it.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou yourself were conceived and born without sin, were preserved from sin, yet you suffered more than anybody else. You accepted suffering and pain with love and with unsurpassed courage. You stood by your Son from the time He was arrested until He died. You suffered along with Him, felt His every pain and torment. You accomplished the Will of God the Father; and according to His will, you have become our Mother. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe beg you, dear Mother, to teach us to do as Jesus did. Teach us to accept our cross courageously. We trust you, most Merciful Mother, so teach us to sacrifice for all the sinners in the world. Help us to follow in your Son’s footsteps, and even to be willing to lay down our lives for others.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNow, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.\u003c/em\u003e"},{"id":"how-to-step-1694043827459","name":["Closing Prayer"],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen."]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. "]}},"(Pray 3x)",{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"br","props":{"children":[]}},{"type":"em","props":{"children":["In the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen"]}},"."],"jsonName":"Closing Prayer","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eQueen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eMary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. \u003c/em\u003e(Pray 3x)\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen\u003c/em\u003e."}],"defaultDurationText":"Time needed:"} --> <div class="schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block"><p class="schema-how-to-total-time"><span class="schema-how-to-duration-time-text">Time needed: </span>34 minutes. </p><p class="schema-how-to-description">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary {Long Version}</p> <ol class="schema-how-to-steps"><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043261637"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Begin</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">I<em>n the name of The Father, and The Son, and The <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a>. Amen.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043313296"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg you to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.</em><br/><em>O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend You, my God, You Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043326070"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Say 3 Hail Mary's. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><br/>Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.<br/></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043349265"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus. </em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043355183"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The First Sword of Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Luke 2:34-35<br/>And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043375567"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Beloved Mother Mary, whose Heart suffered beyond bearing because of us, teach us to suffer with you and with love, and to accept all the suffering God deems it necessary to send our way. Let us suffer, and may our suffering be known to God only, like yours and that of Jesus. Do not let us show our suffering to the world, so it will matter more and be used to atone for the sins of the world. You, Mother, who suffered with the Savior of the world, we offer you our suffering, and the suffering of the world, because we are your children. Join those sorrows to your own and to those of the Lord Jesus Christ, then offer them to God the Father. You are a Mother greater than all.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Our Father</a> and 7 <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Marys</a>.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043427673"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The Second Sword of Sorrow: The Flight Into Egypt </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Matthew 2:13-14<br/>When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043458005"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Beloved Mother, who has suffered so much, give to us your courageous heart. Please pray for us to have strength so that we can be brave like you and accept with love the suffering God sends our way. Help us to also accept all the suffering we inflict upon ourselves and the suffering inflicted upon us by others. Heavenly Mother, you, in union with Jesus, purify our suffering so that we may give glory to God and save our souls.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Our Father</a> and 7 Hail Marys.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043581564"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The Third Sword of Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Luke 2:43-45<br/>After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043624581"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Beloved Mother, teach us to accept all our sufferings because of our sins and to atone for the sins of the whole world.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043640983"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The Fourth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to Calvary </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Luke 23:27-29<br/>A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children, for indeed, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed’.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043669055"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Beloved Mother, so stricken with grief, help us to bear our own suffering with courage and love so that we may relieve your Sorrowful Heart and that of Jesus. In doing so, may we give glory to God Who gave you and Jesus to humanity. As you suffered, teach us to suffer silently and patiently. Grant unto us the grace of loving God in everything. O Mother of Sorrows, most afflicted of all mothers, have mercy on the sinners of the whole world.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043689303"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The Fifth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">John 19:25-27<br/>Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043716663"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Beloved Mother, Queen of the Martyrs, give us the courage you had in all your sufferings so that we may unite our sufferings with yours and give glory to God. Help us follow all His commandments and those of the Church so that Our Lord’s sacrifice will not be in vain, and all sinners in the world will be saved.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043732832"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The Sixth Sword of Sorrow: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">John 19:32-34<br/>So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043750661"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray<em> </em></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>We thank you, Beloved Mother, for your courage as you stood beneath your dying Child to comfort Him on the Cross. As our Savior drew His last breath, you became a wonderful Mother to all of us; you became the Blessed Mother of the world. We know that you love us more than our own earthly parents do. We implore you to be our advocate before the Throne of Mercy and Grace so that we can truly become your children. We thank you for Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, and we thank Jesus for giving you to us. Please pray for us, Mother.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043767976"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">The Seventh Sword of Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">John 19:41-42<br/>Now in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation day; for the tomb was close by.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043792663"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Pray</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Most Beloved Mother, whose beauty surpasses that of all mothers, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Jesus, and Mother to us all, we are your children and we place all our trust in you. Teach us to see God in all things and all situations, even our sufferings. Help us to understand the importance of suffering, and also to know the purpose of our suffering as God had intended it.</em><br/><em>You yourself were conceived and born without sin, were preserved from sin, yet you suffered more than anybody else. You accepted suffering and pain with love and with unsurpassed courage. You stood by your Son from the time He was arrested until He died. You suffered along with Him, felt His every pain and torment. You accomplished the Will of God the Father; and according to His will, you have become our Mother. </em><br/><br/><em>We beg you, dear Mother, to teach us to do as Jesus did. Teach us to accept our cross courageously. We trust you, most Merciful Mother, so teach us to sacrifice for all the sinners in the world. Help us to follow in your Son’s footsteps, and even to be willing to lay down our lives for others.</em><br/><br/>Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys.<br/><br/><em>Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1694043827459"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Closing Prayer</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen.</em><br/><br/><em>Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. </em>(Pray 3x)<br/><br/><em>In the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen</em>.</p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/7sorrows">Pray the Full Version on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to-pray-short-version">How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary {<strong>Shortened Version</strong>}</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Begin</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>In the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O God, come to my assistance.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O Lord, make haste to help me.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The First Sword of Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the affliction of thy tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon. Dear Mother, by thy heart so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Second Sword of Sorrow: The Flight Into Egypt</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of thy most affectionate heart during the flight into Egypt and thy sojourn there. Dear Mother, by thy heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of generosity, especially toward the poor, and the gift of piety.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Third Sword of Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in those anxieties which tried thy troubled heart at the loss of thy dear Jesus. Dear Mother, by thy heart so full of anguish, obtain for me the virtue of chastity and the gift of knowledge.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Fourth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to Calvary</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee, O Mary most sorrowful in the consternation of thy heart at meeting Jesus as he carried His Cross. Dear Mother, by thy heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of patience and the gift of fortitude.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Fifth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee O Mary, most sorrowful, in the martyrdom which thy generous heart endured in standing near Jesus in His agony. Dear Mother, by thy afflicted heart, obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Sixth Sword of Sorrow: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the wounding of thy compassionate heart, when the side of Jesus was struck by the lance and His Heart was pierced before His body was removed from the Cross. Dear Mother, by thy heart thus transfixed, obtain for me the virtue of fraternal charity and the gift of understanding.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Seventh Sword of Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I grieve for thee, O Mary most sorrowful, for the pangs that wrenched thy most loving heart at the burial of Jesus. Dear Mother, by thy heart sunk in the bitterness of desolation, obtain for me the virtue of diligence and the gift of wisdom.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, pray 1 Hail Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let us pray:<em> Let intercession be made for us, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, now and at the hour of our death, before the throne of Thy mercy, by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Thy Mother, whose most holy soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow in the hour of Thy bitter Passion. Through Thee, Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, world without end. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css","className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can find the Seven Sorrows Rosary on the Hallow App in the Dailies section. We look forward to praying this beautiful devotion with you soon!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/7sorrows">Pray the 7 Sorrows Rosary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="related-prayers">Related Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">How to Pray the 54-Day Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-latin-rosary/">How to Pray the Latin Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">How to Pray the Surrender Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety and Fear</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-prayers-celebrations/">Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="prayer-card">Download, Print, or Share “How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary” with Friends and Family</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8137,"width":"451px","height":"1024px","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-Sorrows-Infographic-1-451x1024.png" alt="How to Pray - 7 Sorrows Rosary - Hallow App" class="wp-image-8137" style="width:451px;height:1024px"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> [post_title] => How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary [post_excerpt] => Pray alongside Mary through the 7 sorrows of Christ's life. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5604 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 18:00:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 18:00:43 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>“</strong><strong>Remember, o most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.”&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"right","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-right"><strong>&nbsp;[Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Life]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A litany is a prayer of petition usually prayed over a series of days or weeks. Litanies encourage us to turn toward God and grow in virtue by intercession of the saints. In the Hallow App, you can find many litanies for different intentions, often in mind of those who are suffering or sick.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This week, we are praying the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Life, courtesy <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/litanies/the-litany-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary">of the USCCB</a>, as we approach the virtual <a href="https://marchforlife.org/">March for Life</a> on January 29th. You can find this prayer in the Litany Praylist in the Hallow App. We encourage you to pray the Litany with your Prayer Family for seven days. At the end of your prayer, please share any thoughts, reflections, or intentions from your heart to share with your Prayer Family. If you are unsure how to create a Prayer Family, we have a step-by-step <a href="https://intercom.help/hallow-inc/en/articles/3949390-overview-of-hallow-family-groups">guide</a> for you to create one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we pray with our Prayer Families, let us ask for Mary’s intercession in protecting all human life. Let us pray for those who are suffering, those who need protection, those who need comfort, those who need healing, and those who need love. Let us pray that we may respect life from conception to natural death. Let us pray for heavenly grace on all of God’s children.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Mary, pray for us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><br><em>“Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life” is used with permission. Copyright © 2009, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Pray the Litany for Life [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pray-the-litany-for-life [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-03-26 17:37:43 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-03-26 17:37:43 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5604 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5557 [post_author] => 7 [post_date] => 2021-01-20 20:39:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-20 20:39:50 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">That past 12 months have been full of ups and downs with many of us facing serious and unexpected challenges. This Lent, we invite you to find peace in your relationship with God by joining the #Pray40 challenge and committing to daily prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To help support you, we at Hallow have put together 40 days of Lenten meditations with length options that work for every schedule and experience level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In honor of Pope Francis <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">proclaiming</a> 2021 as the "Year of St. Joseph," we have built the Hallow #Pray40 community challenge around growing in the virtues of the patron of the Universal Church, including humility, hiddenness, obedience, chastity, justice, and love of the poor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There will be a new type of prayer each day to build on the theme for the week. A few highlights:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Prayers to grow in humility and obedience</li><li>The Seven Sorrows Rosary</li><li>Examinations of Conscience</li><li>The Litany of St. Joseph</li><li>New Hallow Music</li><li>The Stations of the Cross</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/cc22c7e9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join the #Pray40 Challenge</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5444,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"mt-3 mb-3","marginTop":3,"marginBottom":3} --> <figure class="mt-3 mb-3 wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hallow-Pray40-Banner-With-Content.png" alt="Pray Every Day This Lent" class="wp-image-5444"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Hallow Overview</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that helps users deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The app has over 1,000 individual prayer sessions and with 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, and 60 minute options, Hallow truly has something for everyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5420,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hallow-Stats-Blog-Header-1024x234.png" alt="Hallow, the #1 Catholic app for Lent" class="wp-image-5420"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is free to download and has permanently free content, as well as a premium subscription called "Hallow Plus" that includes the rest of the content library. Hallow Plus is usually $60/year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The #Pray40 Challenge daily meditations are part of Hallow Plus, but you can try out ALL of the Hallow content risk-free during a limited-time free trial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/TGeg8hnWK4g","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/TGeg8hnWK4g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/cloud { "id": "block_6001c45af5202", "name": "acf\/cloud", "data": { "images_0_image": 3883, "_images_0_image": "field_5f678d073cfdd", "images_1_image": 3899, "_images_1_image": "field_5f678d073cfdd", "images_2_image": 3896, "_images_2_image": "field_5f678d073cfdd", "images_3_image": 3893, "_images_3_image": "field_5f678d073cfdd", "images_4_image": 3884, "_images_4_image": "field_5f678d073cfdd", "images": 5, "_images": "field_5f678ce43cfdc" }, "align": "", "mode": "auto" } /--> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/cc22c7e9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Real Impact for Real People</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5563,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Twitter-Endorsement-Blog-Module.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5563"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is built to be a useful daily prayer resource no matter your age or experience level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If any of the following resonte, then Hallow is right for you:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Lifelong Catholic looking for ways to <strong>add variety to your existing prayer life</strong></li><li><strong>Busy parent</strong> struggling to maintain a prayer life amidst a hectic schedule</li><li><strong>Stressed and anxious</strong>, looking to find peace in God's loving embrace</li><li>Parent and/or grandparent looking for ways to <strong>pass on your faith</strong> in a way that younger generations will find easy to connect with</li><li>Interested in learning more about <strong>the Bible</strong></li><li><strong>Trouble falling asleep</strong> at night</li><li>Always wanted to <strong>pray more</strong>, but haven't ever found a routine that stuck</li><li>Love praying with <strong>music</strong></li><li>Searching for the answer to the big questions of "<strong>does God exist?</strong>" and/or "<strong>how do I get to know God</strong>"</li><li>Strong intellectual faith life, but are looking to grow deeper in your <strong>pesronal, spiritual relationship with God</strong></li><li><strong>Meditator</strong> who is looking to center your spirituality on your faith</li><li>Open to having your <strong>life transformed by God's grace</strong></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":50} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaId":5437,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5437","mediaType":"image","imageFill":false} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Woman-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5437 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">"This app has been an answer for my weary soul. Tears pour as I try to impress on you how deeply I am impacted by the guidance of simply being with God. This is where my soul is finding peace for the very first time."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5467,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5467","mediaType":"image"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Older-man-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5467 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">“Hallow right now is bringing me back to my faith and I will see where it goes. I abandoned my Catholic upbringing because I struggle with religion being the root of so much division and war in our world. I’ve just recently introduced Hallow and am taking great comfort in welcoming God back into my life. ”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaId":5468,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5468","mediaType":"image"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mother-of-2-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5468 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">"As a working mom of 2 under two, sometimes it has seemed impossible to prioritize a prayer life. Hallow has given me a simple way to take time out of my day to be with God. I love that the sessions can be different lengths depending on how much time I have! It's been life changing."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5469,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5469","mediaType":"image"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14yr-old-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5469 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">“Thank you so much for this app. I’m only 14, but I learned that the more I pray the closer I feel to God, which leads me to complete Joy. I’ve used this app for a couple of days now and I’m in love. You’ve encouraged me to become closer to the Bible and the word of God. Thank you so much, you changed my life.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Want to be the #Pray40 Challenge to your parish?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Over the past year, we have been working hard to help support our local Catholic communities. We've worked especially hard to support our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/healthcare-press-release/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">healthcare workers</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-press-release-for-active-duty-military-and-veterans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">active duty military &amp; veterans</a>, and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-press-release-for-the-recently-unemployed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently unemployed</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For Lent, we want to take one step further and provide a way for parishes to support the mental and spiritual health of ALL of their parishioners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you would like promote the #Pray40 challenge, we are sending out totally FREE physical parish kits to parishes in the US.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In addition to a pop-up banner for the entrance to your church and physical handouts, the kit also includes digital communication resources and evangelization tools to help strengthen your parishioners' prayer lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5566,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallowapp.store/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Parish-Kit-Blog-Module.png" alt="Bring #Pray40 to your parish with a FREE parish kit" class="wp-image-5566"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background" href="https://hallowapp.store/">Order a FREE parish kit</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For a limited time, parishes can purchase Hallow Plus for ALL of their parishioners through Easter Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Parishioners will be able to sign up for Hallow Plus, no credit card required, and get full access to the #Pray40 challenge, plus our 700+ inidividual prayers, including our daily Lenten meditations (see below for further details).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We will help you set up in-app prayer groups where parishioners and ministry leaders can share intentions, prayers, and reflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background" href="https://hallow.com/2021/01/15/holydaypackage-lent/">Learn more about our Parish Holy Day Package</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":25} --> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Questions for us?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For questions relating to #Pray40 or Hallow in general, email us at <a href="mailto:info@hallow.app">info@hallow.app</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":25} --> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Authentic and Accessible</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaId":5454,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5454","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":34,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true,"focalPoint":{"x":"0.50","y":"0.41"}} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:34% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bishop-Rhoades-Web-Headshot-1.png);background-position:50% 41%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bishop-Rhoades-Web-Headshot-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5454 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">"Hallow is an excellent resource for people searching for deeper spiritual lives, especially the younger generation of Catholics today. It helps make clear that a relationship with God is and can be extremely personal and can be a great source of peace, joy, and strength."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Bishop Kevin Rhoades (Fort Wayne / South Bend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":50} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5455,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5455","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":38,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true,"focalPoint":{"x":"0.50","y":"0.43"}} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:auto 38%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fr.-Mike-Schmitz-Web-Headshot-1.png);background-position:50% 43%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fr.-Mike-Schmitz-Web-Headshot-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5455 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">"Prayer is the best way to prepare to meet the Lord when He comes. Try the Hallow App"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Fr. Mike Schmitz (Diocese of Duluth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":50} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaId":5456,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5456","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":33,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:33% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mike-St.-Pierre-Web-Headshot-1.png);background-position:50% 50%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mike-St.-Pierre-Web-Headshot-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5456 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">“Hallow really brings to light many different ways to pray. For anyone who feels they’ve been praying the same way for years, Hallow can completely renew the way that you interact with God on a daily basis.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Mike St. Pierre (Executive Director of Catholic Campus Ministry Association)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":50} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5457,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5457","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":38,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true,"focalPoint":{"x":"0.52","y":"0.45"}} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:auto 38%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jackie-and-Bobbie-Web-Headshot-2.png);background-position:52% 45%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jackie-and-Bobbie-Web-Headshot-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5457 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">“Without prayer, we will never recognize the presence of God that nourishes the core of our being. Hallow is a vibrant new tool for helping our generation reclaim such prayer in our lives!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Jackie &amp; Bobby Angel (Speakers and Authors)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":50} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Not Just #Pray40 - Other Exciting Content on Hallow</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We are incredibly excited to be able to provide access to Ascension Press's <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/bible-in-a-year-with-father-mike-schmitz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Bible in a Year</em> podcast</a> with Fr. Mike Schmitz. It launched as the #1 podcast in the WORLD and is pretty awesome. You should really check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5553,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BIY-Web-Blog-Module-vHor-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5553"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Listen to 14 albums with over 100 songs, including 3 brand-new hallow original and exclusive albums. Genres range from traditional chant to contemporary worship, all curated to help you <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-with-music/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">grow deeper in your relationship with God</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5543,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hallow-Music-Web-Blog-Module-vHor.png" alt="Hallow Music" class="wp-image-5543"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Unwind at the end of the day with God in prayer. Our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bible Stories</a> and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/is-it-okay-to-fall-asleep-while-praying/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sleep Meditations</a> will help you <a href="https://grottonetwork.com/keep-the-faith/prayer/pray-before-you-go-to-bed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">find peace</a> by resting in God's Word. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5546,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bible-Stories-Web-Blog-Module-vHor.png" alt="Bible Stories and Sleep Meditations" class="wp-image-5546"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-hallow-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/cc22c7e9" target="_blank" rel="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/d0e45d75">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Lent #Pray40 Challenge [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pray40-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/03/26/healthcare-press-release/ https://hallow.com/2020/05/25/hallow-press-release-for-active-duty-military-and-veterans/ https://hallow.com/2020/06/05/hallow-press-release-for-the-recently-unemployed/ https://hallow.com/2021/01/15/holydaypackage-lent/ https://hallow.com/2021/01/12/bible-in-a-year-with-father-mike-schmitz/ https://hallow.com/2020/12/14/how-to-pray-with-music/ [post_modified] => 2022-02-24 22:30:52 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-02-24 22:30:52 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5557 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5414 [post_author] => 7 [post_date] => 2021-01-15 16:47:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-15 16:47:29 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we approach <a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">Lent</a> this year, we realize how challenging the past 12 months have been. Many of us faced physical, economic, and spiritual hardships that we had never faced before. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Along the way, we at Hallow have been working hard to help support our local Catholic communities. We've worked especially hard to support our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/healthcare-press-release/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">healthcare workers</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-press-release-for-active-duty-military-and-veterans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">active duty military &amp; veterans</a>, and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-press-release-for-the-recently-unemployed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently unemployed</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For Lent, we want to take one step further and provide a way for parishes to support the mental and spiritual health of ALL of their parishioners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hallow Overview</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that helps users deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The app has over 1,000 individual prayer sessions and with 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, and 60 minute options, Hallow truly has something for everyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5420,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hallow-Stats-Blog-Header-1024x234.png" alt="Hallow, the #1 Catholic app for Lent" class="wp-image-5420"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is free to download and has permanently free content, as well as a premium subscription called "Hallow Plus" that includes the rest of the content library. Hallow Plus is usually $60/year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/TGeg8hnWK4g","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/TGeg8hnWK4g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/cloud {"name":"acf/cloud","data":{"images_0_image":3883,"_images_0_image":"field_5f678d073cfdd","images_1_image":3899,"_images_1_image":"field_5f678d073cfdd","images_2_image":3896,"_images_2_image":"field_5f678d073cfdd","images_3_image":3893,"_images_3_image":"field_5f678d073cfdd","images_4_image":3884,"_images_4_image":"field_5f678d073cfdd","images":5,"_images":"field_5f678ce43cfdc"},"mode":"auto"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hallow Lent Holy Day Package</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For a limited time, parishes can purchase Hallow Plus for ALL of their parishioners through Easter Sunday for $500 flat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Parishioners will be able to sign up for Hallow, no credit card required, and get full access to all our 1,000+ individual prayers, including our daily Lenten meditations (see below for further details).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>We will provide launch materials including email templates, social media posts, and (where applicable) <a href="https://hallowapp.store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">physical parish kits</a>. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>We will provide a live online training for parish staff and volunteers on how best to use Hallow in a parish setting</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>We will help you set up in-app prayer groups where parishioners and ministry leaders can share intentions, prayers, and reflections</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>During Lent we will host virtual community prayer nights that your families can join to pray together while socially distanced.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After Easter, each parishioner can decide whether they would like to stick to Hallow's permanently free content or continue with Hallow Plus. If they continue with Hallow Plus, they will receive a 20% discount through your parish code.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallowapp.store/products/holy-day-package">Order Holy Day Package Now!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Want to Learn More?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Schedule a time to chat with a Hallow team member using the scheduler below or send us an email at <a href="mailto:community@hallow.app">community@hallow.app</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:jetpack/calendly {"style":"link","url":"https://calendly.com/hallow-alessandro/hallow-holy-day-package","align":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-calendly aligncenter"> <!-- wp:jetpack/button {"element":"a","uniqueId":"calendly-widget-id","passthroughAttributes":{"url":"url"},"text":"Schedule a Conversation","url":"https://calendly.com/hallow-alessandro/hallow-holy-day-package","textColor":"white","backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} /--> </div> <!-- /wp:jetpack/calendly --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"50px"} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Real Impact for Real People</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":5437,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5437","mediaType":"image","imageFill":false} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Woman-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5437 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">"This app has been an answer for my weary soul. Tears pour as I try to impress on you how deeply I am impacted by the guidance of simply being with God. This is where my soul is finding peace for the very first time."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5467,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5467","mediaType":"image"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">“Hallow right now is bringing me back to my faith and I will see where it goes. I abandoned my Catholic upbringing because I struggle with religion being the root of so much division and war in our world. I’ve just recently introduced Hallow and am taking great comfort in welcoming God back into my life. ”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Older-man-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5467 size-full"/></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":5468,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5468","mediaType":"image"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mother-of-2-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5468 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">"As a working mom of 2 under two, sometimes it has seemed impossible to prioritize a prayer life. Hallow has given me a simple way to take time out of my day to be with God. I love that the sessions can be different lengths depending on how much time I have! It's been life changing."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5469,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5469","mediaType":"image"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">“Thank you so much for this app. I’m only 14, but I learned that the more I pray the closer I feel to God, which leads me to complete Joy. I’ve used this app for a couple of days now and I’m in love. You’ve encouraged me to become closer to the Bible and the word of God. Thank you so much, you changed my life.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14yr-old-Headshot.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5469 size-full"/></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallowapp.store/products/holy-day-package">Order Holy Day Package Now!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"50px"} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Hallow #Pray40 Lent Challenge</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We are excited to offer special daily meditations from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In honor of the year of St. Joseph, the <a href="https://hallow.com/2021/01/20/pray40-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#Pray40 challenge</a> will be focused on growing in the virtues of the patron saint of the Universal Church, including humility, hiddenness, obedience, chastity, justice, and love of the poor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There will be a new type of prayer each day to build on the theme for the week. A few highlights:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Prayers to grow in humility and obedience</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Seven Sorrows Rosary</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Examinations of Conscience</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Litany of St. Joseph</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>New Hallow Music</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Stations of the Cross</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5444,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"mt-3 mb-3","marginTop":3,"marginBottom":3} --> <figure class="mt-3 mb-3 wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hallow-Pray40-Banner-With-Content.png" alt="Pray Every Day This Lent" class="wp-image-5444"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"25px"} --> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Pastor Perspective</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaioPNTFMMs\u0026amp%3Bfeature=emb_title","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaioPNTFMMs&amp;amp%3Bfeature=emb_title </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"20px"} --> <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>"I love ya’ll so much. I’m a Priest and I love love love this app. I get so much out of it. God guided me to this app ... but I wanted ya’ll to know that I am so grateful for what you are doing. You have no idea how deeply I’ve been touched by this app and I’ve only used it like half a dozen times. I can tell that this is going to deepen my relationship with Christ and His Holy Mother such as I’ve never experienced before. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>So much of modernity is a constant frenetic juggle of tasks, and just having something to cause you to sit down and meditate on God is so invaluable to this world. It always has been and this need will only continue to grow. I literally have no criticism to give, everything is so well done and Providential, I’m amazed. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May God continue to guide you all so intimately, and may we abandon ourselves to His Divine Providence, the ultimate of all spiritual exercises. Amen.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallowapp.store/products/holy-day-package">Order Holy Day Package Now!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seriously, we would love to serve your community</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Schedule a time to chat with a Hallow team member using the scheduler below or send us an email at <a href="mailto:community@hallow.app">community@hallow.app</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:jetpack/calendly {"style":"link","url":"https://calendly.com/hallow-alessandro/hallow-holy-day-package","align":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-calendly aligncenter"> <!-- wp:jetpack/button {"element":"a","uniqueId":"calendly-widget-id","passthroughAttributes":{"url":"url"},"text":"Schedule a Conversation","url":"https://calendly.com/hallow-alessandro/hallow-holy-day-package","textColor":"white","backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} /--> </div> <!-- /wp:jetpack/calendly --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"25px"} --> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Authentic and Accessible</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":5454,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5454","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":34,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true,"focalPoint":{"x":"0.50","y":"0.41"}} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:34% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bishop-Rhoades-Web-Headshot-1.png);background-position:50% 41%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bishop-Rhoades-Web-Headshot-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5454 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">"Hallow is an excellent resource for people searching for deeper spiritual lives, especially the younger generation of Catholics today. It helps make clear that a relationship with God is and can be extremely personal and can be a great source of peace, joy, and strength."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Bishop Kevin Rhoades (Fort Wayne / South Bend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"50px"} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5455,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5455","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":38,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true,"focalPoint":{"x":"0.50","y":"0.43"}} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:auto 38%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">"Prayer is the best way to prepare to meet the Lord when He comes. Try the Hallow App"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Fr. Mike Schmitz (Diocese of Duluth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fr.-Mike-Schmitz-Web-Headshot-1.png);background-position:50% 43%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fr.-Mike-Schmitz-Web-Headshot-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5455 size-full"/></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"50px"} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":5456,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5456","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":33,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:33% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mike-St.-Pierre-Web-Headshot-1.png);background-position:50% 50%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mike-St.-Pierre-Web-Headshot-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5456 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">“Hallow really brings to light many different ways to pray. For anyone who feels they’ve been praying the same way for years, Hallow can completely renew the way that you interact with God on a daily basis.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Mike St. Pierre (Executive Director of Catholic Campus Ministry Association)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"50px"} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":5457,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=5457","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":38,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true,"focalPoint":{"x":"0.52","y":"0.45"}} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:auto 38%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">“Without prayer, we will never recognize the presence of God that nourishes the core of our being. Hallow is a vibrant new tool for helping our generation reclaim such prayer in our lives!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Jackie &amp; Bobby Angel (Speakers and Authors)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jackie-and-Bobbie-Web-Headshot-2.png);background-position:52% 45%"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jackie-and-Bobbie-Web-Headshot-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5457 size-full"/></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallowapp.store/products/holy-day-package">Order Holy Day Package Now!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"50px"} --> <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">We can't wait to connect</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Schedule a time to chat with a Hallow team member using the scheduler below or send us an email at <a href="mailto:community@hallow.app">community@hallow.app</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:jetpack/calendly {"style":"link","url":"https://calendly.com/hallow-alessandro/hallow-holy-day-package","align":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-calendly aligncenter"> <!-- wp:jetpack/button {"element":"a","uniqueId":"calendly-widget-id","passthroughAttributes":{"url":"url"},"text":"Schedule a Conversation","url":"https://calendly.com/hallow-alessandro/hallow-holy-day-package","textColor":"white","backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} /--> </div> <!-- /wp:jetpack/calendly --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Not Just For Lent - Other Exciting Content on Hallow</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We are incredibly excited to be able to provide access to Ascension Press's <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/bible-in-a-year-with-father-mike-schmitz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Bible in a Year</em> podcast</a> with Fr. Mike Schmitz. It launched as the #1 podcast in the WORLD and is pretty awesome. You should really check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5553,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BIY-Web-Blog-Module-vHor-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5553"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Listen to 14 albums with over 100 songs, including 3 brand-new hallow original and exclusive albums. Genres range from traditional chant to contemporary worship, all curated to help you <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-with-music/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">grow deeper in your relationship with God</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5543,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hallow-Music-Web-Blog-Module-vHor.png" alt="Hallow Music" class="wp-image-5543"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Unwind at the end of the day with God in prayer. Our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bible Stories</a> and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/is-it-okay-to-fall-asleep-while-praying/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sleep Meditations</a> will help you <a href="https://grottonetwork.com/keep-the-faith/prayer/pray-before-you-go-to-bed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">find peace</a> by resting in God's Word. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5546,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bible-Stories-Web-Blog-Module-vHor.png" alt="Bible Stories and Sleep Meditations" class="wp-image-5546"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-hallow-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" target="_blank" rel="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/d0e45d75 noopener">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => New Lent Holy Day Package For Parishes [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => holydaypackage-lent [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/03/26/healthcare-press-release/ https://hallow.com/2020/05/25/hallow-press-release-for-active-duty-military-and-veterans/ https://hallow.com/2021/01/12/bible-in-a-year-with-father-mike-schmitz/ https://hallow.com/2020/06/05/hallow-press-release-for-the-recently-unemployed/ https://hallow.com/2021/01/20/pray40-2021/ https://hallow.com/2020/09/30/is-it-okay-to-fall-asleep-while-praying/ [post_modified] => 2024-02-01 16:00:01 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-01 16:00:01 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5414 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5373 [post_author] => 7 [post_date] => 2021-01-12 13:57:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-12 13:57:01 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We are incredibly excited to announce that you can now listen to the <em>Bible in a Year</em> podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz <a href="http://hallow.com/ascension">on Hallow</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this first-of-its-kind partnership, Hallow has teamed up with <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/">Ascension Press</a>, the creators and producers of <em>Bible in a Year</em>, to make the podcast available on Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Launched on January 1, 2021, it has quickly reached #1 on the Apple Podcast charts GLOBALLY.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"turquoise","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-turquoise-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/BIY">Start the <em>Bible in a Year</em> Podcast</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>About the Podcast</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Bible in a Year</em> takes you on a 365 day journey through the entire Bible. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each day features a 20-25 minute episode where Fr. Mike reads a passage from the Bible, shares a brief reflection, and guides you into a Lectio Divina meditation on the passage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 365 days, you will not only get to read the entire Catholic Bible, cover to cover, but actually understand how it all fits together. PLUS you will be able to pray through the whole thing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One of the unique and beautiful parts of this study is that Fr. Mike uses the timeline from <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible">The Great Adventure Bible</a>. This timeline was developed by Jeff Cavins and is designed to help you better understand salvation history in an easily digestible format. Be on the lookout for Jeff in a number of bonus episodes throughout the podcast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While listening along on Hallow, you can <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration">opt-in</a> to receive the Bible reading plan and follow along in <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible">The Great Adventure Bible</a> from Ascension.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Oh - and it’s totally free.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Commit to growing deeper in your relationship with God through daily reading and reflections on His Word. Join us in listening to the<em> Bible in a Year</em> on Hallow!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"turquoise","textColor":"white","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-turquoise-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/BIY">Start listening now</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Benefits of listening on Hallow</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One of the benefits of listening to the <em>Bible in a Year</em> podcast on Hallow is that you can integrate your Bible study into your overall prayer routine. With Hallow, you can set weekly prayer goals and receive custom prayer reminders throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After listening to each session, you have the ability to take notes in your Hallow prayer journal, which you can refer back to later. You can also post these reflections to your <a href="https://intercom.help/hallow-inc/en/articles/3949390-overview-of-hallow-family-groups" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hallow family groups</a>, sharing your faith journey with your friends, family, and/or Bible study group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5375,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fr.-Mike-BIY-Blog-Screenshot-Collage-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5375"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also customize your experience with all of your favorite Hallow background music options including light piano, nature sounds, ocean waves, various chants, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lastly, praying on Hallow can count toward your Mindful Minutes within your Apple Health profile on iPhone. For help syncing Hallow with your Apple Health profile, you can reach out to support@hallow.app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All of this customization and more is part of Hallow’s permanently free content and functionality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">About our host, Fr. Mike Schmitz</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Fr. Mike Schmitz serves as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as chaplain for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He is a presenter in Ascension’s <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/chosen-your-journey-toward-confirmation">Chosen</a>, <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/altaration-the-mystery-of-the-mass-revealed">Altaration</a>, and <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/the-99">The 99 programs</a>, and has a channel on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AscensionPresents">Ascension Presents</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>More From Fr. Mike on Hallow</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2023, Hallow welcomed Fr. Mike's <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/catechism-in-a-year-fr-mike-schmitz/">Catechism in a Year</a> to the app. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow also is proud to have partnered directly with Fr. Mike Schmitz to read Bible Stories focused on helping you prepare for bed by unwinding at the end of the day with Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Separate from the <em>Bible in a Year</em> podcast episodes, these sessions are pure prayer and are focused on&nbsp;helping you find peace in God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also listen to Fr. Mike’s Sunday homilies within Hallow’s Guest section.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"turquoise","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-turquoise-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/BIY">Listen to Fr. Mike's Other Content</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5374,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fr.-Mike-Other-Content-Screenshot-Collage-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5374"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>More From Hallow</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the #1 Catholic app in the US &amp; Canada and is focused on helping users deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer and meditation. With 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, and 60 minute options, Hallow has a prayer routine that works for every schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The app has 700+ sessions including daily favorites like meditations on the daily Gospel, the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet; “Praylists” focused on themes like love, joy, hope, humility, gratitude, and forgiveness; Minute Meditations for quick breaks throughout the day; curated and original music ranging from traditional chant to contemporary worship; and much more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For more on Hallow’s content and features, you can visit our <a href="https://hallow.com/">homepage</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"turquoise"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-turquoise-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/BIY">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">More Prayer Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Liturgy of the Hours</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54 Day Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation/">Confession Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => “Bible In a Year” Podcast with Fr. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5343 [post_author] => 17 [post_date] => 2021-01-11 23:32:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-11 23:32:43 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We at Hallow know that sometimes getting a good night’s sleep can be anything but a <a href="https://grottonetwork.com/keep-the-faith/prayer/pray-before-you-go-to-bed/">prayerful experience</a>. That’s why we created Bible Stories to help you prepare for rest at night while listening to God’s Word.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In each story, you’ll hear a familiar voice read a few chapters of the Bible for you at a prayerful, steady pace. No embellishments or distractions, just Bible. Our stories range from 4 minutes to 40 minutes in length and span the Old and New Testament, so there is something for everyone.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’re constantly adding onto our library of Bible Stories, and we’d love to pray with you tonight. In 2021, we released 7 new Bible Stories<strong> </strong>from readers such as Fr. Josh Johnson, Matt Fradd, Paul J. Kim, and Jackie and Bobby Angel. In 2022, our Bible sleep stories include passages from readers like Jim Caviezel, Lila Rose, Chenele Shaw, Mark Hart and Dr. Alex Gotay. You can find all of the stories in the Hallow app under the Sleep tab.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Read on for a short description of some of these bedtime Bible Stories (in order of their appearance in the Bible), as well as a bit of background on some of our amazing readers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5360,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/79_l-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5360"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Jackie Angel - “Ruth”</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Wherever you go I will go, wherever you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God, my God.”</em> (Ruth 1:15)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Book of Ruth tells the story of a young woman and her commitment to honoring her family. After the death of her husband, Ruth seeks to provide for her mother-in-law Naomi and eventually becomes the mother of David, the great Israelite leader.<br><br>Jackie Angel is a Catholic writer and singer, and has served as a presenter for popular programs such as “Ascension Presents.” Her and her husband Bobby Angel work as Fellowes of the Word on Fire Institute. You can learn more about Jackie’s ministry <a href="https://jackieandbobby.com">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Jackie's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5364,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/79_l-3-1024x611.png" alt="Jason Evert" class="wp-image-5364"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Jason Evert - “Psalms of Hope” (Psalms 40-46)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Surely, I wait for the Lord; </em><em>&nbsp;</em><em>who bends down to me and hears my cry.”</em> (Psalm 40:1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Psalms teach us how to pray to God in all moments of life, including praise, lament, thanksgiving, and petition. This Bible Story features a collection of Psalms that centers around the theme of placing hope in God. In the middle of the reading is Psalm 42, which is commonly prayed at funerals and during the season of Lent. It begins with the powerful image: “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jason Evert is a Catholic author, speaker, and founder of the Chastity Project, an organization that promotes chastity primarily to high school and college students. He works and lives with his wife Crystallina Evert in Arizona. You can learn more about Jason’s ministry <a href="https://chastity.com">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Jason's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0JM3q6cS0-FSZAe5ZqiyQpa_PaaCA6XbVWR1h1w-egpt5TU2nyVNmioUPTt-hak--FqgBPs7ftVkMogt7gVsmBCRWeM5w_4O6DdC2zJNxzibHUf9rvLKQQga6nAML1_BAHU6XOeG" alt=""/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Matt Fradd - “Song of Songs” (Songs 1-6)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“</em><em>Let me seek him whom my soul loves.</em><em>” </em>(Songs 3:2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Song of Songs is a book in the Bible rich in imagery that contains several poems about two lovers in ancient Israel. Many people see the book as an allegory of God’s love for his people, with God the Lover calling out to Israel, his Beloved, and Israel praising God for his beauty and goodness. Passages from the Song of Songs are often read at weddings, as well as major feasts in the Church year, including the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Matt Fradd is a Catholic apologist, writer, and host of the popular podcast “Pints With Aquinas.” He has written and contributed to several books including, <em>Does God Exist? A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas</em>, and <em>The Porn Myth</em>. You can learn more about Matt’s work <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Matt's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5366,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/79_l-5-1024x611.png" alt="Paul J. Kim" class="wp-image-5366"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Paul J. Kim - “Bless the Lord” (Daniel 3)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“</em><em>They walked about in the flames, singing to God and blessing the Lord. Azariah stood up in the midst of the fire and prayed aloud.”</em> (Daniel 3:24-25)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After a group of friends in Babylon refuse to worship an idol erected by King Nebuchadnezzar, they are sentenced to be thrown into a white-hot furnace. However, they sing songs of praise to God amidst the flames and are protected from harm. The story includes a long, rhythmic hymn that invites all creation to bless the Lord.<br><br>Paul J. Kim is a singer, speaker, and author who lives in Texas with his wife and four children. Paul presents to an average of 40,000 people a year and is the writer of the online course, <a href="https://www.catholicadulting.com/">“A Catholic Guide to Adulting.”</a> You can learn more about Paul’s ministry <a href="http://pjkmusic.com/">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Paul J. Kim's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5368,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/79_l-1-1024x611.png" alt="Bobby Angel" class="wp-image-5368"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Bobby Angel - “Lazarus” (John 10:22-12:1)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.”</em> (John 11:25)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The raising of Lazarus from the dead is one of the most famous miracles that Jesus performs during his ministry. The story shows the deep compassion that Jesus feels for his friends and contains one of the shortest and most powerful verses in the Bible: “Jesus wept.”<br><br>Bobby Angel is a Catholic writer and teacher, and has served as a presenter for popular programs such as “Ascension Presents.” Him and his wife Jackie Angel work as Fellowes of the Word on Fire Institute. You can learn more about Bobby’s ministry <a href="https://jackieandbobby.com">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Bobby's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7sMTFtiu-PmfsSYqBuQZq1XmKTRpJVUz3MaZ5fI8rIsXh0DSHtQKRfzMaQ2P8QuLIFsTcjmrHKSb5Rv5omb2lBzc2zRxqfgwfEFc4qE8MBXtVlSjGj8fqBVfJpvGXBrlabi-L0BR" alt=""/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Fr. Josh Johnson - “The Last Supper” (John 14-17)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.”</em> (John 14:1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the night he was betrayed, Jesus shares an intimate conversation with his disciples in which he assures them that he will send the Holy Spirit to be with them even after he is gone. The story ends with the powerful “Priestly Prayer” of Jesus, in which he asks for the Father’s blessing on the Church.<br><br>Fr. Josh Johnson is the pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. He is the host of the podcast “Ask Fr. Josh” and author of the book <em>Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation</em>. Learn more about Fr. Josh’s ministry <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/askfrjosh/">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Father Josh's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":5369,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/79_l-6-1024x611.png" alt="Sr. Jaime Mitchell" class="wp-image-5369"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Sr. Jaime Mitchell - “Phillipians”</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!”</em> (Phil 4:4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Paul writes a letter to the Christian community in Phillippi, urging them to rejoice and follow Jesus’ example of humility in everything they do. The Letter to the Phillippians is made even more powerful when we consider that Paul wrote it while he was in prison being persecuted for his faith.<br><br>Sr. Jaime is a member of the Franciscans of the Holy Eucharist of Chicago. The apostolates of her order include: Service to the poor, evangelization, and teaching. You can find out more about Sr. Jaime’s religious community <a href="http://www.franciscansoftheeucharistofchicago.com">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/861d7810">Listen to Sr. Jaime's Bible Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class=""><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">How to Pray the Hail Mary</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">How to Pray at Night</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">How to Pray St. Jude Novena</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">How to Pray </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">the </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Lord's Prayer</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-healing/">Prayers for Healing</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Bedtime Bible Stories: Fall Asleep with Hallow [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2022/01/19/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/25/how-to-pray-night-prayer/ [post_modified] => 2022-12-14 00:37:47 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-12-14 00:37:47 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5343 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5245 [post_author] => 17 [post_date] => 2020-12-30 01:00:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-12-30 01:00:06 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I probably sound like a broken record saying “2020 was hard for everyone”, but it was, and we are all looking forward to the start of a new year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The start of a new year is a great time to set goals, evaluate habits, and take steps towards improving your mind and body. You will see countless ‘best-self’ articles pop up in the next few weeks as it relates to becoming the healthiest, happiest, and the most successful version of you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But what about the <em>holiest</em> you?&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We are called to grow in holiness each and every day, but do we ever actually take the time to figure out how we plan to do that? It’s easy to forget our spiritual goals when putting together our annual vision boards or quarterly life plans, but shouldn’t they actually be our <a href="https://grottonetwork.com/keep-the-faith/prayer/health-benefits-of-prayer/">number one goal</a>, every year, every quarter, every month, and every day?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But how do we set goals for deepening our relationship with our creator?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are 5 simple steps we can take to evaluate where you are and where you want to go in your walk with the Lord. We encourage you to make prioritizing your relationship with God your top resolution for 2021. You won’t regret it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Step 1: Take stock of where you are today</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To get started, we invite you to take some time to reflect on what’s happened in your life over the past year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here is a list of questions that can be helpful in kick-starting your reflection:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>What highs did you experience in the last year?</li><li>What lows did you experience?</li><li>Did you try creating any new spiritual habits?&nbsp;</li><li>How often did you pray?</li><li>How often did you read the Bible?</li><li>What steps did you take to grow in love for God and/or those around you?&nbsp;</li><li>When did you embody a spirit of charity to support your church and/or your community?</li><li>When were you challenged most by God?</li><li>Where are the specific moments over the year you saw God guiding you closer to His will, protecting you, leading you closer to Him?</li><li>What do you want to ask God’s forgiveness for?</li><li>Who do you want to apologize to?</li><li>When did your soul feel most at rest?</li><li>What are you most grateful for?</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We would encourage you to write your reflections down on a piece of paper or in a journal (<a href="http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr18/vol75/num07/The-Magic-of-Writing-Stuff-Down.aspx">writing things down</a> helps you to more deeply reflect and connect with your memories).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Step 2: Decide where you want to go</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After reflecting on your spiritual growth over the last year, pray and reflect on where God is calling you to grow with Him this year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Open your Bible, pray using <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a>, and really <em>listen </em>for what He is telling you. Once you have spent meditating on this, begin to write down what God is asking you to commit to this year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some ideas that might be relevant:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><strong>Committing to a consistent Bible study </strong>(either alone or in communion with others). There are so many Bible Study resources available both for free or at very reasonable costs. You can do these alone or as a group of friends (virtually or in person) for fellowship and communal spiritual growth.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Committing to daily prayer time.</strong> Don’t have a great daily prayer habit, yet? We at Hallow are here to help. Our January community challenge can guide you in progressing from a simple minute meditation to completing a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-holy-hour/">Holy Hour</a> over the course of the month. Come February, we will have tons of amazing content for Lent. We also have over 700 different meditations and prayers for whatever you are going through in your life. If you are already in a good rhythm, consider challenging yourself to grow deeper in prayer by trying some different <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-christian-meditation/">prayer methods</a> that aren’t already in your routine.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Commit to weekly/daily mass. </strong>Depending on where you live, in-person mass might not be an option, but as things begin to open up (and as you feel ready), begin to make a concerted effort to go back to mass. It has gotten easy to passively enjoy mass in the comfort of our homes, but reignite your love and need for the physical Eucharist. You also could add the goal to regularly attend (or watch a virtual) adoration. There is incredibly healing grace that can come from sitting with the True Presence of Christ on a consistent basis; it really fills your soul.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Commit to serving others.</strong> If you are able, volunteer in your community. Send a card to a family member who has been isolated. Consider supporting the church economically. One aspect of your spiritual goal should involve building the virtue of charity. Jesus calls us to give of ourselves to others in whatever way we can. Maybe this is the year to commit to becoming a Catechist or an usher. It could even be as simple as guiding your family closer to Sanctification through doing acts of service as a family. Listen for God to guide you towards how he wants you to better love your church and your neighbor.&nbsp;</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Step 3: Create a plan for how to get there</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Having aspirations and goals without a realistic plan for bringing them into reality is a recipe for regret and feeling unfulfilled at the end of the year. For progress to happen, you need to have a plan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Write out exactly what you will do and when. Purchase any resources you need to make it happen (e.g., a Bible Study course, or physical journal) and schedule the time you want to spend each day in prayer or at church. We highly recommend adding blocks to your personal and work eCalendar. Customized Hallow push notification prayer reminders can help make sure that you don’t forget.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whatever you do, make a plan and stick to that plan every day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Step 4: Ask someone to hold you accountable</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We were not meant to journey alone, God gave us His Church to support us and lift us up.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Telling someone you are going to do something and forcing yourself to check in with them is one of the easiest ways to hold yourself accountable to your goals.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether it is a spouse / significant other, family member, Spiritual director, or friend, having a person who knows your spiritual goals and wants to help you accomplish them will help you when life gets crazy and you want to give up or procrastinate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;An accountability partner can also help point out resources that might be helpful for you in your walk with God, such as a book or journal technique. Check in with this person at least once a month and make sure that the check-ins are on your schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Step 5: Set regular check-ins with yourself</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Finally, as you check in with your accountability partner you also should set regular (ideally weekly) check-ins with yourself. If you messed up for a day or two, that’s okay, just get right back up and recommit yourself to your goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God knows we are not perfect. He just wants us to try to have a relationship with Him. We are all fallen, but with small daily steps, we can grow in Holiness, which is all He desires.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope this guide will help you in making your relationship with God your number one resolution this year and we encourage you to check out all of the resources we have in Hallow that can help support you on the journey. Know that&nbsp; we are praying for you.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">May God bless you in 2021.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => 5 Steps for Creating (and Achieving) a Spiritual Resolution in 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 5-steps-for-creating-and-achieving-a-spiritual-resolution-in-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2020-12-30 01:00:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2020-12-30 01:00:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5245 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5134 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2020-12-14 14:43:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-12-14 14:43:47 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Prayer doesn't always have to be in silence. We can pray with music no matter the season — of your life or the liturgical year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":"is-style-default"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">O come, let us sing to the Lord; </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Psalm 95:1</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-praying-with-music">What is praying with music?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God has been drawing people to himself through music for centuries. We see David bring peace to Saul whenever he plays the harp (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+16%3A23&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 Samuel 16:23</a>). Jesus sang traditional Passover hymns&nbsp;with his disciples at the Last Supper (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+26%3A30&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew 26:30</a>). The Psalms were written with the intention of them being sung. This prayer method has strong Biblical roots; there are countless Biblical instances of praying with music. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, we can continue the tradition of conversing with God through music at Mass, during personal prayer, and while we go about our day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-pray-with-music">Why pray with music? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To sing is to pray twice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Augustine</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying with music is different than praying with words, but both methods have the same purpose: to draw us closer to God. If your prayer routine needs a transformation or you're simply looking to add something new to it, adding music might work for you! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You don't necessarily need to sing along to pray with music. You might find beauty in the harmony, the tune, or the words of the song. Or, music might serve as a nice way to bring prayer into your everyday tasks, such as working, commuting, or doing chores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-should-i-pray-with-music">When should I pray with music?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-christian-meditation/">meditate</a> with music any time of the liturgical year. You can pray with music while you drive, do laundry, or even as part of your morning or nightly prayer routine. You could pray with a song to begin or end your time in prayer or even dedicate an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-holy-hour/">hour</a> to listening intentionally to an entire album of prayerful music.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Meditate with Prayerful Music</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-with-music">How to pray: with music</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8469,"width":768,"height":402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-pray-music-wordpress-1024x536.png" alt="Hallow App - How to Pray With Music " class="wp-image-8469" style="width:768px;height:402px"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Below, we offer 5 steps to pray with music, no matter the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-choose-your-song-nbsp">1. <strong>Choose your song.&nbsp;</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the app, we now have several kinds of music suitable for different kinds of prayer! You can find our new Music section with over 100 songs and 14 albums available in the Meditate tab. From Catholic singer-songwriter Kat Hammock’s Hymns (exclusive to Hallow Music) to acoustic worship with Brother Isaiah to Harpa Dei's traditional chant, there is something for everyone. In prayer with music, we recommend starting with something you know or something that sounds interesting to you.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-take-a-few-deep-breaths">2. <strong>Take a few deep breaths</strong>.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If ever you are overwhelmed, you can let the words or notes of the music be your voice. Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself for the song's length to whatever it is God wants to show you. Depending on what you need at that moment, some words might stick out to you. Other times, the tune might carry you to a more peaceful place. Many of us are working from home these days, and music serves as a peaceful start, background, or break throughout the day. It helps you focus but isn’t distracting.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-listen-to-the-melody-and-or-read-the-text-nbsp">3. <strong>Listen to the melody and/or read the text.&nbsp;</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you are struggling to find a way to speak with God, start with a song you know. It might be “Be Thou My Vision” or “The First Noel” this Christmas. Find somewhere comfortable to sit or peaceful to walk and tune into the music. Notice the rhythm and note the lyrics of the song. As you begin to submerge yourself in the music, see if any of the words speak to you in a particular way. Think of this as imitating the practice of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> with your chosen song. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-let-the-music-lead-you-into-a-conversation-with-god">4. <strong>Let the music lead you into a conversation with God.</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Music can help bring focus and calm to your day, even during other forms of prayer. For example, we recommend listening to the instrumental music on the app, such as Sean Beeson’s <em>Give Me Jesus </em>album (a Hallow Original), during adoration. As you rest with the Blessed Sacrament, virtually or in person, be drawn deeper into prayer through familiar melodies that help you to focus on the presence of Our Lord. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We encourage you to turn to prayerful lyrics, such as those in the album<em> Canticum Novum</em> (2019) by CMI Chant, when you need to sing, cry, smile, or find peace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-sing-along-or-don-t">5. <strong>Sing along (or don’t)</strong>. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lastly, remember praying with music doesn’t have to be so serious. You might find some of our music better suited for <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/falling-asleep-with-god/">listening before bed</a> or during a quiet moment in your day; the album <em>In Prayer</em> (2017) by ambient artist Salt of the Sound is great for this. With other songs, don’t be afraid to sing or hum along! Singing along is also a great way to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-kids/">pray with kids</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css","className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Hallow, you can pray with a variety of music from Harpa Dei's Chant Rosary to several albums by Brother Isaiah. There's something for all music tastes in the app — from upbeat tunes to more peaceful, classical music. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also have a Summer Praylist, featuring bright and peaceful songs, to help you relax in the light of the Son. We look forward to praying through music with you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray with Hallow Music</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-related-prayers">Related Prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">How to Pray the Lord's Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">How to Pray the St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">How to Pray the Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope Hallow Music brings you calm, peace, and joy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => How to Pray With Music [post_excerpt] => Encounter God in music throughout your day. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4916 [post_author] => 17 [post_date] => 2020-11-28 02:28:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-11-28 02:28:38 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we meditate and ponder the miracle of Jesus’ birth this Advent season, we’re partnering with <a href="https://versoministries.com/">Verso Ministries</a> to offer one lucky winner the opportunity to experience the very place where Jesus was born — The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Of course, that’s just one of the many stops you will make in the Holy Land, a place where you become immersed in the story of Jesus; where you see, taste, and explore your way through one of the most fascinating areas of the world.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During Advent, we wait in the expectation of Jesus coming down as a baby. It’s a time filled with tradition, wonder, and celebration, but sometimes the spirit of Christmas — even faith itself — can feel far away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God feels extraordinarily near in the Holy Land. When you visit Bethlehem, that spirit of Christmas is palpable all year round. When you step inside the Church of the Nativity, for many, their faith feels more powerful than ever before.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"justify","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-text-align-justify has-small-font-size"><em>"While our group was waiting at the Church of the Nativity, I was struck with awe as I looked at the hundreds of faces around me. There were people representing many different races, religious backgrounds, and age groups. ⁠</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"justify","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-text-align-justify has-small-font-size"><em>As groups started to make their way down to the grotto where Jesus was born, </em><strong><em>I noticed the immense joy that filled the hearts of those around me</em></strong><em>. Too often we forget the joy that Christ’s birth can bring to our lives not only during the Christmas season but every season of our life.”&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":"","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>⁠-</em><em> </em><em>Mckenzy Stilger, Verso Pilgrim</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you <strong>refer a friend to Hallow this Advent</strong>, you’re helping send them on a path of peace, self-discovery, and connection with God.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you do, you now also have a chance to go on another kind of life-changing journey: pilgrimage. Pilgrimage is a chance to get out of your daily surroundings and encounter the places where God has moved in time and space throughout history.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Refer a friend to Hallow, and when they begin a free trial, you’ll be entered to win a free trip to the Holy Land with Verso Ministries.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To automatically be entered into the drawing, all you have to do is refer a friend to become a Hallow app user or start a free trial yourself. For each friend you refer that joins Hallow, you’ll receive an entry. To learn more about how to refer someone to Hallow, check out this article <a href="https://intercom.help/hallow-inc/en/articles/4673534-referring-friends-family-to-hallow">here</a>. <em>The person who you refer must begin a free trial in order for you to qualify. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>We’ll be accepting entries until Midnight on December 24, so make sure you’re in time! We’ll announce the winner on December 29.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Prayer, Meet Pilgrimage</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">What would it look like to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with your Hallow app in hand?<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/IqnHEcrFgRN6maoHE5dPV3KN3_E6gE6L_4_A0xLpMZ_MSj4Zu2BT6sFr3th2tzMpY3Etq_9118LHnZDE5ULVuNfMGUka1hRrPQknW5m720bm6zL5wjC62bGknbJrM0ae-w4l-wLA" alt=""/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Meditate on Mary, at the Church of the Annunciation</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you’re at the magnificent church that celebrates the angel’s announcement to Mary, open up the app and be led through a meditation on Mary.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KdXjzZk99mywBW27W-4EdhFswsYjVmriefA9vv9ildlDQc_JZytWxt3SGgDv_7lFxFXUsbQfwo0Cd32uyvfK7tqkpRayJzQsdEfHbH1TtnTWiaGXA624RCwsfh0wQ5IE73OQusmj" alt=""/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Experience Calm on the Sea of Galilee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While you’re on the shore or out on a boat in the middle of the still waters, find peace as you listen to a Lectio Divina.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Ooj3X6aWSihQQ9MBHgtdfDzCoRJAWwXgFWuFlqN5woMnlJbHnAKAj9iA36bvqjWBb-eQAwauwZie5oqZXYlNh2PvkjSJUNjI5v-TygbmRnnj1rnsG9fkppK4BkRb6jjkO6Qv7KBr" alt=""/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Journal at the Church of the Nativity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Bethlehem, where it’s Christmas all year long, take a moment to write in your journal about what it means to you that Jesus was born in this very place.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Who is Verso Ministries?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Like Hallow, Verso Ministries is taking a time-honored tradition and making it new. Just as Hallow is breathing new life into the experience of meditation, Verso is reimagining the practice of pilgrimage.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Verso melds the historical practice of pilgrimage with expertise in modern travel. When you journey with Verso, you’ll experience the fullness of life, Catholic faith, and everything a destination has to offer. See the holy sites, taste the food, and dive into the culture.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>See yourself on a pilgrimage at </strong><a href="https://versoministries.com/"><strong>versoministries.com</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Wondering what travel will look like in 2021? <a href="https://versoministries.com/covid-19-response/">See Verso’s SafelySent program</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>Grand Prize Winner:</em></strong><em> One winner for the Grand Prize will be randomly drawn from among all eligible entries received, with the Grand Prize drawing to occur on or around</em><em> December 29, 2020.</em><em> The Grand Prize winner will receive a Travel Voucher in the amount of $4,000 to be applied towards any travel (valid for payment of published registration fees, as well as the following fees and expenses for services arranged on behalf of the traveler by Verso Ministries: single room supplement, optional add-ons, optional extension packages, private transfers, pre- and post-stays in lodging, hotel upgrades, and private tours) through Verso Ministries of equal or lesser value. The Grand Prize Winner must use the credit no later than 11:59:59 PM EST on January 31, 2021. Credit must be applied to a pilgrimage departing prior to 11:59:59 PM EST on December 31, 2022. The travel voucher is not valid for payments towards the following fees and expenses: airfare costs, airline seats or upgrades, personal expenses, visa or passport fees, meals, drinks, travel insurance, tips or donations not included in package, and anything else not explicitly listed as a valid fee or expense. It has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash, check, gift certificate, or credit back to a charge card. The winning credit may not be transferred to any other person, may only be used for one trip, and has no other cash value. Any unused balance will be forfeited. If the Grand Prize winner claims and uses the travel voucher, for tax purposes they will receive a 1099-MISC form from Verso Ministries during the year the travel took place. All travel arranged using the winning credit must comply with all other Verso Ministries’ policies, procedures, terms, and conditions as found at the Verso Ministries website at </em><a href="http://www.versoministries.com/terms"><em>www.VersoMinistries.com/terms</em></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Hallow + Verso Ministries Pilgrimage Giveaway [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => hallow-verso-ministries-pilgrimage-giveaway [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2020-11-29 00:04:20 [post_modified_gmt] => 2020-11-29 00:04:20 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=4916 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4912 [post_author] => 17 [post_date] => 2020-11-28 02:19:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-11-28 02:19:35 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Advent is time of prayerful preparation, but also a time of joyous anticipation of the birth of Our Lord in a manger. It is usually a time for peace, hope, love, and faith, often spent with family and friends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Advent however, might look a bit different. Please know that we are praying for you and your families in a special way during this not-so-normal Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To add some extra joy to the season, this year we are partnering up with some of the most wonderful Catholic brands to bring you 25 days of Advent giveaways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In addition to supporting you and your families, we wanted to find a way to recognize these amazing Catholic companies who have worked tirelessly on their missions this year amidst all the challenges of 2020. Thank you to all of the brands who joined us in this effort, we are grateful for your support, partnership, and dedication to your ministry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each day, we will post a different giveaway on our Instagram @hallowapp. To enter that day's giveaway, make sure you are following our account and the other brand of that giveaway's account and tag a friend (or multiple) in the comments. For an additional entry, share as a post/story and tag us PLUS the account of the partner that is part of that day’s giveaway. We will message you to get your information for the prize if you are selected!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here is some extra info on each of the brands participating in the giveaway. We encourage you to support these brands this Christmas and beyond. Their ministries are truly wonderful.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://versoministries.com/">Verso Ministries</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Verso melds the historical practice of pilgrimage with expertise in modern travel. When you journey with Verso, you’ll experience the fullness of life, Catholic faith, and everything a destination has to offer. See the holy sites, taste the food, and dive into the culture. For the end of our 25 Days of Advent giveaways, Verso is giving you a $4,000 voucher for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The Verso giveaway is so special to us, and we are so grateful for what Verso is offering. The entry rules for Verso are a bit different, they are based on how many friends you refer to sign up for Hallow. Check out <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-verso-ministries-pilgrimage-giveaway/">this article</a> for more information on Verso and this giveaway. Also, learn about all their pilgrimages here <a href="http://www.versoministries.com">www.versoministries.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://sockreligious.com/">Sock Religious</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sock Religious aims to bring the faith to the workplace and to spice up your Sunday best. They are an amazing Catholic company with the most fun socks including Advent candle socks and socks of all your favorite Saints. Sock Religious will be giving away some awesome St. Joseph socks. You can check them out at <a href="http://www.sockreligious.com">www.sockreligious.com</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.catholicmatch.com/">Catholic Match</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The mission of Catholic Match is to provide an online space for single Catholics to meet people they would not otherwise meet for Faith Focused Dating that leads to sacramental marriage. They also serve as a community of support, and provide education on living out the single state more fully, as well as dating more purposefully, in order to fulfill your vocation. They will be giving away 6-months of Catholic Match. Check them out at <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com">www.catholicmatch.com</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://monkmanual.com/">Monk Manual</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Monk Manual is a quarterly planner inspired by monks and designed to help you live a fuller life. By combining best practices in psychology, productivity and spiritual growth, the Monk Manual provides a daily system upon which you can build an intentional daily life. To get your year started right, win a beautiful Monk Manual. Get one for someone you love at <a href="http://www.monkmanual.com">www.monkmanual.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://justloveprints.com/">Just Love Prints</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We love the prints from Just Love Prints, especially their children’s alphabet flash cards and temporary tattoos! Your support of Just Love Prints supports a family of four who quit their jobs to build their dream in a beautiful vocation. Just Love Prints will be giving away one of their amazing Holy Family Prints, perfect for Christmas. Go look at all her amazing designs at <a href="http://www.justloveprints.com">www.justloveprints.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://emwilsonmusic.com/">Emily Wilson Ministries&nbsp;</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you have not seen one of Emily Wilson’s new devotionals, Awaken My Heart, you are missing out! Emily is an incredible Catholic mom, speaker, and writer. She has other books including an amazing children's book. Emily has so generously offered the winner her new Awaken My Heart devotional, which is bound to change your life next year. You can get all of Emily’s books at <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/awaken-my-heart">Ave Maria Press</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://shininglightdolls.com/">Shining Light Dolls</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Shining Light Dolls' award-winning Catholic books, toys and more are the fun and easy way to grow a strong, lifelong relationship with Jesus and His Saints. Premium toys designed to nurture the hearts and imaginations of children! Saints are an amazing part of the Catholic faith; they show us what it means to live the life of Christ no matter who you are, what time in history it is, or where in the world you live. Shining Light Dolls is a Catholic family owned small business. Shining Light Dolls is giving away a $150 gift card to their shop, which is so amazing! I personally love the plush dolls. Find all their wonderful toys and gifts at <a href="http://www.shininglightdolls.com">www.shininglightdolls.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://guadaluperoastery.com/">Guadalupe Roastery</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Guadalupe Roastery is an amazing sustainable coffee company that focuses on the lives and wellbeing of their farmers and communities they live in. They also have delicious coffee that is sourced with the common good in mind. They are giving away an awesome gift pack, but check out their single sourced coffee at <a href="http://www.guadaluperoastery.com">www.guadaluperoastery.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.catholicpapergoods.com/">Catholic Paper Goods</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Shari at Catholic Paper Goods is an incredible designer and hand-lettering artist. Catholic Paper Goods has one-of-a-kind Catholic greeting cards, art prints, invitations, printables, downloadables and much more. Catholic Paper Goods is giving away a beautiful sticker of Mary and baby Jesus. You can find more of her beautiful designs at <a href="http://www.catholicpapergoods.com">www.catholicpapergoods.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://catholicwoodworker.com/">Catholic Woodworker</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Catholic Woodworker exists to equip men for battle in the modern world.&nbsp; They do this by creating beautiful and masculine spiritual weapons, like handmade wooden rosaries, that inspire a continuous conversion in the hearts of men. We are so grateful that the Catholic Woodworker is giving away a beautiful wooden home altar. You can check out all their beautiful carved wooden products at <a href="http://www.catholicwoodworker.com">www.catholicwoodworker.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.mission2launch.com/">Mission to Launch</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Mission to Launch is an experience that equips Catholic professionals to thrive in the workplace, with courses in dreaming, negotiation, interviewing, mindset, networking taught by instructors from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard, and IMD. Mission to Launch has alt-mentorship from the top 1% of leadership in the world, community, and internships. Mission to Launch is considered the premium version of MasterClass for Catholics who want to level up in their personal and professional lives.&nbsp; Mission to Launch will be giving a 30% discount to their course as well as 2 hours of coaching from Mission to Launch mentors. Get more info on the full program at <a href="http://www.mission2launch.com">www.mission2launch.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com/">Little Catholic Box</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Little Catholic Box is a wonderful subscription box for Catholic Women. They curate a new, unique selection of items each quarter that celebrate the beauty of our Catholic faith and support other small Catholic businesses. The Little Catholic Box has quarterly subscription options in addition to single box purchases. They will be giving away their Fourth Quarter Box, which includes the coolest travel coffee mug. You can find all their boxes at <a href="http://www.thelittlecatholicbox.com">www.thelittlecatholicbox.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://shop.chastity.com/products/forged">Jason Evert</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jason Evert has so generously offered two pairs of his new men’s book and study, Forged. Forged is a 33-day exercise designed to purify, heal, and strengthen a man, gradually replacing old vices with new virtues. Each day offers a unique weapon that belongs in every man’s arsenal against the world, the flesh, and the devil. After completing the 33 days, a man will be well equipped for the battles ahead. Get your copy of Forged at <a href="https://shop.chastity.com/products/forged">https://shop.chastity.com/products/forged</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://amandazurface.com/">Amanda Zurface</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Amanda is a canon lawyer and spiritual director focusing on prayer, discernment, single life, purity, and chastity. Amanda is offering 3 free spiritual direction sessions as part of the giveaway. Check out her awesome blog and learn more about all her services at <a href="http://www.amandazurface.com">www.amandazurface.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenOlsonIllustration?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Search_US_DSA_GGL_Categories_Art-Collectibles_New&amp;utm_ag=Illustration&amp;utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYj7LeTBiEhrJQF7UEUE3sed-CLzvMHr-M_dQOAltoWtw20UwtIGtXRoCv8EQAvD_BwE_k_&amp;utm_content=go_2046745892_69845423902_448744069870_dsa-71843307457_c_&amp;utm_custom2=2046745892&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYj7LeTBiEhrJQF7UEUE3sed-CLzvMHr-M_dQOAltoWtw20UwtIGtXRoCv8EQAvD_BwE">Jen Olson Illustration</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jen Olson is an incredible artist and illustrator. She has such beautiful paintings and prints, many of which are available in a digital download format for those looking for last minute gifts! She is giving away a beautifully illustrated portrait of the Holy Family. You can find her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenOlsonIllustration?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Search_US_DSA_GGL_Categories_Art-Collectibles_New&amp;utm_ag=Illustration&amp;utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYj7LeTBiEhrJQF7UEUE3sed-CLzvMHr-M_dQOAltoWtw20UwtIGtXRoCv8EQAvD_BwE_k_&amp;utm_content=go_2046745892_69845423902_448744069870_dsa-71843307457_c_&amp;utm_custom2=2046745892&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYj7LeTBiEhrJQF7UEUE3sed-CLzvMHr-M_dQOAltoWtw20UwtIGtXRoCv8EQAvD_BwE">here</a> on Etsy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://carryyourcross.com/">Carry Your Cross</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Carry Your Cross is a team of young Catholic trailblazers with a fire for spreading the faith. Their high quality apparel with fresh, “not your average christian brand” designs struck a chord with believers around the world. They don’t just create apparel. They create apparel with a message the world needs to hear. They are giving away an awesome long sleeve tee, but see all their clothes at <a href="http://www.carryyourcross.com">www.carryyourcross.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.augustineinstitute.org/">Augustine Institute</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Augustine Institute exists to help you and your loved ones better understand, live and share your faith. They create innovative and engaging materials that help all Catholics deepen their relationship with God and His Church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From FORMED.org (the Catholic media platform) to children’s content, books, curriculum, parish programs, bible studies, and graduate school they are there to support you at every level of your faith journey. Augustine Institute will be giving away a beautiful leather bound Bible for you to start your new year off in faith. Learn more about all their programs and ministries at <a href="http://www.augustineinstitute.org">www.augustineinstitute.org</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.marekmade.com/">Marek Made</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Marek Made has some of the most beautiful handmade dolls, which unfortunately are currently sold out, but definitely follow her on social media for updated releases. However, they are giving away awesome Saint Stickers and prints. Keep up to date on all the Marek Made items at <a href="http://www.marekmade.com">www.marekmade.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://blessedisshe.net/">Blessed is She</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Blessed is She is a sisterhood of women who want to grow together in their Catholic faith. They create beautiful and accessible resources, products, and experiences to foster community and deepen faith, both online and in person. We are so blessed that they are giving away two of their amazing planners this Advent. Blessed is She has amazing resources and articles, and beautiful products available on their site <a href="http://www.blessedisshe.net">www.blessedisshe.net</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://www.thelittlecatholic.com/">The Little Catholic</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Little Catholic empowers women through hand-crafted, meaningful pieces that cultivate deeper faith and evangelization through beauty. They believe in creating uniquely beautiful jewelry and rosaries that are ethically and lovingly made by hand. Their impact extends beyond jewelry and empowering women. They also empower and partner with non-profits around the globe, designing beautiful pieces unique to their cause and donating a portion of all proceeds back to their mission. Find more of their products at <a href="http://www.thelittlecatholic.com">www.thelittlecatholic.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/">Hallow</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the number 1 Catholic prayer and meditation app, here to guide you through this Advent season with amazing meditations on the Gospel of Matthew in our #Pray25 challenge. We want to thank all of our users for their support and generosity towards our mission. For our part of the giveaway, we are giving out our swag boxes featuring some super awesome Hallow gear and a free year of Hallow Plus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thank you for participating in our 25 Days of Advent giveaway and for supporting us and all these incredible Catholic brands. We hope you have a wonderful Advent and a joyous Christmas.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">May Peace be with you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Hallow's 25 Days of Advent Giveaway [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => hallows-25-days-of-advent-giveaway [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/11/28/hallow-verso-ministries-pilgrimage-giveaway/ [post_modified] => 2020-12-28 22:51:15 [post_modified_gmt] => 2020-12-28 22:51:15 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=4912 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4728 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2020-11-12 22:59:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-11-12 22:59:57 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class=""><em>Get to know Jesus through the Gospel of Matthew this Advent with Hallow’s #Pray25</em></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Advent, join the Hallow community as we pray through <strong>every chapter of Matthew</strong>. Most days are one chapter, but we’ve combined a few to fit the 28 chapters of Matthew into the 25 days of Advent.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each day, we’ll read a passage from the chapter of the day, reflect on it together, and then offer prompts for you to bring to God. There will be 5, 10, and 15-minute options to fit every schedule. You are welcome to read the entire chapter on your own, but it’s not required!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Why did we choose the Gospel of Matthew for Advent?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Gospel of Matthew begins with the angel declaring “you shall name him Emmanuel,” which means <em>“God is with us.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And the Gospel of Matthew ends with Jesus declaring, <em>“I will be with you always</em>, until the end of the age.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">From the first chapter to the last, the Gospel of Matthew reveals what God wants us to know: <strong>He is with us</strong>. In Advent, we prepare ourselves for the coming of God in three ways: at Christmas 2,000 years ago, into our lives today, and at the end of time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">That’s why, during Advent, we sing “O come, O come Emmanuel.” We pray: Come, God who is with us. Come into our hearts, come into our world. Transform us. Bring us closer to your Son. Breathe in us your Holy Spirit. Fill us with your grace to live out the sacrificial love you modeled for us. And at the end of our earthly life, bring us home to you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Advent, we hope to read the story of Jesus anew, in a way we haven’t done before yet on Hallow. We hope to see Jesus’ coming on Christmas in light of the whole picture – from his miraculous birth to his teachings, his death, and finally, to his triumphant Resurrection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Week by Week</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>Week 1: Hope</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":4729,"sizeSlug":"large","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/advent-week-1-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4729"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We begin Advent as we light the first purple candle, which symbolizes hope. This candle is called the “Prophecy Candle” in reference to the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. In the Gospel of Matthew, the author refers to the Old Testament over 100 times, reminding readers that all of salvation history has pointed towards Jesus from the beginning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During this week in #pray25, we’ll pray through chapters 1-7. We begin with the angel announcing Jesus’ coming, witness the wisemen meeting the Holy Family, Jesus’ baptism and temptation in the desert, and end with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. These chapters reveal who Jesus is: the long hoped for Messiah.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>Week 2: Faith</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":4730,"sizeSlug":"large","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/advent-week-2-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4730"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This week, we light the second candle, called the “Bethlehem Candle.” This candle represents faith, reminding us of the faith of Mary and Joseph as they journeyed to Bethlehem. This week, we also begin the next section of Gospel of Matthew: Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. In these chapters (8-17), we witness great moments of faith: Jesus healing both physical and spiritual ailments, inviting Peter onto the water, feeding the 4,000, and asking Peter: “Who do you say I am?” We end the week with the Transfiguration, a moment of glory to again remind us that Jesus is not just a great prophet or teacher, but the Son of God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>Week 3: Joy</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":4731,"sizeSlug":"large","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/advent-week-3-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4731"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This week, the Church lights the rose-colored candle, which symbolizes joy. This week is meant to remind us of the joy the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy of being halfway through Advent. This candle is often called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” and to start off the week, we read about the Good Shepherd from Matthew chapter 18. Over the course of the week, we read through chapter 24, and we experience both the joy of discipleship and the humility discipleship calls us to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>Week 4: Peace</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":4732,"sizeSlug":"large","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/advent-week-4-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4732"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During the fourth week of Advent, we light the final candle, often called the “Angel’s Candle,” which symbolizes peace. As we begin the final week of Advent with chapter 25, Jesus describes how we will be judged in His kingdom, where the last are first and the first are last; a kingdom that ultimately will bring true peace. Then, in chapters 26 and 27, we witness Jesus’ final meal with his disciples and his Passion and Death. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It may seem strange to meditate on Jesus’ death so close to Christmas. But Jesus’ birth and life, death and resurrection cannot be separated from each other. When God sent his Son, he knew what was coming. He knew he had to suffer, but he also knew that through his suffering and death he’d bring about a greater joy – the joy of heaven opening up to all of us. The cross, then, though a cause for great sorrow, is also a great cause for hope, faith, joy, and peace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And we celebrate this during the final two days of #pray25 as we pray with the final chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. In this chapter, we rejoice at the Resurrection, and then on Christmas Eve, we hear Jesus tell us “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” He is truly Emmanuel, God with us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope that journeying through the Gospel of Matthew with Hallow this Advent draws you closer to God, and helps you celebrate with newfound joy on Christmas. We are so excited and grateful to pray with you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class=""><strong>Related Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/30/advent-prayers-catholic-meditations/">Advent Prayers</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/thanksgiving-prayer/">Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas Prayers</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary Prayer</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Our Father Prayer</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => 2020 Advent Challenge: Re-discover Christ through Scripture [post_excerpt] => Get to know Jesus through the Gospel of Matthew. 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