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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24154 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-04-01 01:57:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-04-01 01:57:25 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How to Go to Confession</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intimidation">Confession: Don’t Be Intimidated</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#importance">Why Confession Is Important</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#finding-time">Finding a Time</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#group-reconciliation">Group Reconciliation Services</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-to-say">Examples of Sins to Say at Confession</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#step-by-step-guide">Step by Step Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#more-resources">More Resources</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">Many sacraments have outward, visible signs that announce and celebrate them. The sacrament of penance is not one of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A photo of a newly baptized baby with godparents captures a child’s baptism, much like how a picture of a teenager standing with the bishop preserves the moment a young person is confirmed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Then there are weddings, and all that comprises them, from the announcements to the invitations, the joyful mass, the gifts, the reception and the beautiful memories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We often want our entire network of family, friends and members of our faith community to at least <em>be aware of</em> these sacraments in our lives, even if we can’t invite them all to the celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Our hearts are filled with pride. With joy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The sacrament of penance, also called “reconciliation,” is different in this aspect. You won’t go to someone’s home and see a photo on their mantle from their first (or any!) penance. No invitations will arrive announcing the date and time that a loved one plans to go through reconciliation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With the sacrament of penance, the experience is different but no less important than other sacraments. Like other sacraments, its roots come from the Bible:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin. If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite> 1 John 1:5-10 </cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="intimidation"><strong>Confession: Don’t Be Intimidated</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When we think about our sinfulness, we might feel embarrassed or alone. It’s not something we want to share with others.We may feel intimidated or reluctant to share our sins with the priest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re nervous or uneasy about going to confession, remember these three things:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>It doesn’t matter if it’s been a long time (or a short time), God is still happy you’re there.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Our God is a God of mercy. God wants to forgive us.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, not the priest present in the confessional, is the one doing actually absolving your sins.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Priests are bound by a canon law concept known as the “seal of the confessional,” which forbids them from sharing confessions under any circumstance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re worried about inconveniencing or bothering the priest, take comfort in the beautiful description of the sacrament <a href="https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_cclergy_doc_24111998_pandc_en.html">from Pope John Paul II</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“[Confession] is, without doubt, the most difficult and delicate, the most exhausting and demanding, but also one of the most beautiful and consoling ministries of the priest.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In other words, it’s hard but rewarding work–exactly what priests are called to do.&nbsp;</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/HNf5dLRtdsb">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="importance"><strong>Why You Should Go to Confession</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God absolving our sins helps us draw nearer to God. Sin distances us from God; the sacrament of reconciliation bridges that gap and better unites us with God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In our confession, the priest may suggest ways to avoid sinning in the future, helping us live holier lives each day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance">As the USCCB explains</a>, penance also “challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this way, going to confession can be seen as a selfless act: When we experience God’s love and forgiveness, we’re better prepared to extend those gifts to those around us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="finding-time">Finding a Time for Confession</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Churches usually offer a scheduled time each week for parishioners to receive the sacrament of confession. At smaller churches, you may have to email the pastor to schedule a time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not comfortable going to your own parish for confession, you may explore other churches in your area. It’s better to go to confession at a different church than not to go at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re traveling, some airports have small chapels staffed by Catholic priests. These chapels provide an opportunity for confession during busy work times or before embarking on a big family trip or holiday: great times to receive absolution for your sins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Priests at these chapels generally are aware that people in the airport have flights to catch, so you can receive the sacrament expediently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-reconciliation">Group Reconciliation Services</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some parishes will offer communal reconciliation services, especially during the season of Lent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These services provide an opportunity to participate in the sacrament of penance, in the context of the larger parish community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Instead of showing up alone to confession, there’s an entire group of fellow parishioners gathered to do the same. Strength in numbers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While the services invite members of the Church to gather together, they still offer full, individual private confessions. Read the <a href="https://pvm.archchicago.org/documents/87254/88701/Communal+Penance+and+Reconciliation+Service_Final.pdf/1f463905-55d2-47ef-8caf-6e82979ade96">Archdiocese of Chicago’s approach</a> to group reconciliation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-to-say">Examples of Sins to Say at Confession</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Your sins are entirely personal. There’s no exact guide for what <em>you</em> ought to confess. No universal playbook for the sins you need to atone for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The best guide is your conscience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spend time <a href="https://www.usccb.org/resources/Examination-of-Conscience-Ten-Commandments.pdf">examining your conscience</a> to take stock of moments when you’ve missed the mark, distancing yourself from God, the Church and those around you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/10-commandments/">10 Commandments</a> can provide a helpful framework for prompting you to think about ways you’ve sinned. It’s best to consider them broadly and not literally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For example, with “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” you may have never committed murder, but have you been violent or abusive? Have you injured others with your deeds or words?&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Don’t obsess over identifying every small thing that could possibly be considered a sin. Prayerfully reflect on major actions that could be considered sinful through the lens of the 10 Commandments. As you do this, remember God’s love and mercy for you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you’ve identified a time and place for your confession, and you’ve given some time to reflect on your sins, you’re ready to go to the confessional. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Confess as a Catholic</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"minutes":"15","jsonDescription":" \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Go to Confession: A Step by Step Guide\u003c/strong\u003e ","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1648776319525","name":[" ",{"type":"strong","props":{"children":["Enter the confessional and greet the priest"]}},"."],"text":["Begin by making the sign of the cross and say “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. 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","jsonText":""}],"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>15 minutes. </p><p class="schema-how-to-description"> <strong>How to Go to Confession: A Step by Step Guide</strong> </p> <ol class="schema-how-to-steps"><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776319525"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Enter the confessional and greet the priest</strong>.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Begin by making the sign of the cross and say “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It's been [however many days/months/years] since my last confession." </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776397412"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> List your sins.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Mention venial (everyday) sins and mortal sins, which are more serious. Try to be thorough, but it’s OK if you don’t remember every single sin. It may be more of a conversation, as the priest may ask questions or comment. It doesn’t have to be a non-stop laundry list of sins. When you’re done, conclude by saying “I’m sorry for these and all my sins.” </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776420643"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> Listen to the priest.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">When you’re done confessing your sins, the priest may offer some guidance and suggest ways to avoid sins in the future. He’ll then give you a penance, which could be a form of prayer, a service or some work of mercy. Often, you’ll be able to complete your penance while still at church. </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776442800"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Pray the Act of Contrition</strong>.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><a href="https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/prayer/traditional-catholic-prayers/prayers-every-catholic-should-know/act-of-contrition/">This prayer</a> is short and simple: <em>My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776472285"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Receive absolution from God, via the priest</strong>. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"> The priest will say the following prayer to absolve you of your sins: <em>God, the Father of mercies, through the death and the resurrection of His Son has reconciled the world to Himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.</em> Make the sign of the cross and close with Amen.  </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776500664"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> Depart and fulfill your act of penance. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"></p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Deepen your prayer life and draw near to God by praying with Hallow.</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/HNf5dLRtdsb">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="more-resources"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- 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/easter-prayers/">Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- 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-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">Eucharist Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Go to Confession: The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/08/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/ [post_modified] => 2024-02-13 02:36:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-13 02:36:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=24154 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 23728 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-03-17 03:29:07 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-03-17 03:29:07 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-morning-prayer">Easter Morning Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-dinner-prayer">Easter Dinner Prayer (Mealtime Prayer)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#kids-prayers">Easter Prayers for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-simple-easter-prayers">Short Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-easter-prayers">Catholic Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#divine-mercy-chaplet">Divine Mercy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#other-prayers">Additional Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro"><a href="https://hallow.com/easter">Easter</a> is more than just the most important celebration on the liturgical calendar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of all Christianity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Referencing Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, the Catechism of the Catholic Church <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1S.HTM">teaches</a> that “‘If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.’ The Resurrection above all constitutes the confirmation of all Christ's works and teachings.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">This is why we rejoice. Easter is everything. Jesus’s death frees us from sin and his resurrection ensures new life for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Easter calls for celebration, certainly, but it’s also an important time for prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow can help you draw closer to God with ideas for Easter prayers in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-morning-prayer">Easter Morning Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Before baskets, egg hunts and the scramble to get to Mass, the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/morning-prayer/">morning</a> can be a great opportunity to draw near to God with a simple prayer to begin the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Use these simple words to offer up a quiet moment to God before the Easter festivities begin in earnest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Father, our hearts are so full of joy today. You feel so near to us on this most special celebration of Easter. May the love we feel this morning stay with us the rest of the day and always. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As we begin this day celebrating Jesus’s victory over death, we pray, O Heavenly Father, that You be near to us and continue to guide us until we join in the unending celebration in heaven. In Your name we pray. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I offer up this morning to you, Lord, and pray in gratitude for the gift of salvation that Jesus won for us. As the day gets busier, may I never stray far from the quiet peace I feel in my heart right now, knowing how deep Your love is for me. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">Liturgy of the Hours</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- 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/EasterPrayers">Pray with Hallow this Easter</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-dinner-prayer">Easter Dinner Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Unlike Christmas, where many traditions call for a big dinner feast on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve</a>, most celebratory Easter meals take place on Easter Sunday (perhaps partly because the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/easter-vigil/">Easter Vigil</a> takes place on Saturday night!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether you’re planning a big Easter dinner, pulling out all the stops for an Easter brunch, or enjoying a simple meal in the peace of a quiet home, mealtime is a great way to remain prayerful on this most holy day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some suggestions for simple Easter meal prayers you can pray before indulging in your Easter feast:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, please bless this delicious food, along with the hands that harvested and prepared it. May it nourish our bodies and souls and help lead us to the amazing heavenly banquet that Jesus’s victory over death promises us. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On this Easter Day, we celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus’s resurrection but think also of our brothers and sisters in need, who may not eat today. We lift them up as we pray in Jesus’s name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, who is the source of all the good in our lives, we ask You to bless us. We gather at this table as family and friends, united in love of You. We are filled with gratitude for the gift of this meal and the many gifts you’ve given us. May we carry with us tomorrow the joy that we feel today, sharing Your love and building Your kingdom here on earth. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>After Jesus was resurrected, he commissioned his disciples and reminded them that he was with them always. Jesus calls us, as well. And He's here with us now, too. May this meal give us strength and courage to follow God’s call in our own lives. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Creator, we lift up these gifts to You, grateful for the gift of life. We give thanks for this meal as we pray for peace in our world and the renewal of society. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you’re all done with dinner, consider closing the day with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">night prayer</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="kids-prayers">Easter Prayers for Kids</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the weeks before Easter, chocolate, plastic Easter eggs, baskets, candy, cards and more fill the shelves of grocery stores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">However, if our children’s only experience of Easter is the Easter Bunny and the gifts it brings, they’ll completely miss the true meaning and importance of Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can celebrate Easter with baskets of treats <em>and</em> hearts filled with love of God. And it doesn’t require elaborate prayers. Pray one of these simple prayers with your kids to keep Jesus at the center of the day:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jelly Bean Prayer: Red is for the blood you gave, and black is for the empty grave. Yellow is for the shining sun, white is for the new life begun. Green is for the grass and trees and purple is for your majesty. Orange is for the edge of night, and pink is for the morning light. Amen!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus, thank You for your sacrifice.&nbsp;Jesus, thank You for my life.&nbsp;Today is Easter so we pray, That we’ll join you in heaven someday.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Today is a very special Sunday. We thank you, God, for all the love You’ve given us and for the gift of Jesus. On this Easter, we pray in Your name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bunnies remind us of all the animals You made, and all the beautiful things You created. We love you, God, more than any chocolate, candy or toy. We ask for Your Easter blessing on this special day. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-simple-easter-prayers">Short, Simple Easter Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are many great ways to draw nearer to God on Easter through prayer. The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> are wonderful options for Easter prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re short on time but are still looking for ways to connect with God on Easter, here are some short Easter prayers to consider:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, may we feel the warm embrace of your love on this sacred day. May the glory of Jesus’s resurrection remind us that with You, nothing is impossible or without hope. We pray in Your name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On this holy day, and in this season of renewal, we pray in thanksgiving for the many blessings You give us. May our words and deeds today, and always, serve as reminders of the transformative power of Your love. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lord, thank You for this Easter celebration and all the gifts you give us. Amen!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus has been raised to new life. Alleluia! Thank you, God, for the gift of your Son. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">The Lord’s Prayer</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 --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="catholic-easter-prayers">Catholic Easter Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some prayers from various prominent Catholic leaders to consider during Easter:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, as pilgrims in search of hope, we cling to you, Risen Jesus. We turn our backs on death and open our hearts to you, for you are Life itself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200411_omelia-vegliapasquale.html">Pope Francis, 2020</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Saint Gregory's Easter Prayer</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Dear brothers and sisters, Easter does not work magic. Just as the Israelites found the desert awaiting them on the far side of the Red Sea, so the Church, after the resurrection, always finds history filled with joy and hope, grief and anguish. And yet, this history is changed, it is marked by a new and eternal covenant, it is truly open to the future. For this reason, saved by hope, let us continue our pilgrimage, bearing in our hearts the song that is ancient and yet ever new: “Let us sing to the Lord: glorious his triumph!”. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20100404_urbi-easter.html">Pope Benedict XVI, 2010</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Blessed are you, O Mary, silent witness of Easter! You, O Mother of the Crucified One now risen, who at the hour of pain and death kept the flame of hope burning, teach us also to be, amongst the incongruities of passing time, convinced and joyful witnesses of the eternal message of life and love brought to the world by the Risen Redeemer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_jp-ii_mes_20040411_easter-urbi.html">Pope John Paul II, 2004</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="divine-mercy-chaplet">Divine Mercy Chaplet</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> is a popular Catholic prayer that is especially meaningful around Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Divine Mercy Chaplet has its roots in 20th century Poland, when Jesus appeared to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rosary beads are required, though the prayers said are different than the traditional rosary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The period of time from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (the first Sunday following Easter) is when many Catholics will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="other-prayers">More Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- 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-stations-of-the-cross/">Stations of the Cross</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-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- 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/EasterPrayers">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => Easter Prayers for 2024 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => easter-prayers [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/08/23/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/ https://hallow.com/2021/10/15/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/08/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/02/12/how-to-pray-our-father/ https://hallow.com/2020/01/09/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/ https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/25/how-to-pray-night-prayer/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/17/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/ [post_modified] => 2024-03-28 18:11:35 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-03-28 18:11:35 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=23728 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 17066 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2022-02-17 03:47:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-02-17 03:47:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">Lent</a> is the liturgical season that prepares us for Christ's death and Resurrection. In this season of penitential preparation, we turn our hearts and minds to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Almost everyone knows the date of Christmas as December 25, but Lent's date and schedule are not quite as easy to remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The key dates of Lent—highlighted by Ash Wednesday and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/palm-sunday/">Palm Sunday</a>—change each year, along with the date of Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow breaks down the full schedule of key dates for Lent in 2024 below.</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/whenislent">Lent Is Coming. Try Hallow Now—For Free!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lent-2024-key-dates-and-frequently-asked-questions"><strong>Lent 2024 Key Dates and Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/faq-block {"questions":[{"id":"faq-question-1645066202688","question":["When does Lent begin in 2024?"],"answer":["Lent begins with ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/","children":["Ash Wednesday"]}}," on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. "],"jsonQuestion":"When does Lent begin in 2024?","jsonAnswer":"Lent begins with \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/\u0022\u003eAsh Wednesday\u003c/a\u003e on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645067042589","question":["Why is Lent 40 days long?"],"answer":["Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. "],"jsonQuestion":"Why is Lent 40 days long?","jsonAnswer":"Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066448756","question":["How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?"],"answer":["Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter."],"jsonQuestion":"How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?","jsonAnswer":"Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066430031","question":["When is Fat Tuesday?"],"answer":[{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/","children":["Fat Tuesday"]}}," is the final day before Lent. In 2024, it takes place on February 13. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Fat Tuesday?","jsonAnswer":"\u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/\u0022\u003eFat Tuesday\u003c/a\u003e is the final day before Lent. In 2024, it takes place on February 13. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066569106","question":["How is the date of Easter determined?"],"answer":["Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha","children":["Council of Nicea"]}}," in 325. "],"jsonQuestion":"How is the date of Easter determined?","jsonAnswer":"Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha\u0022\u003eCouncil of Nicea\u003c/a\u003e in 325. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066592563","question":["How long is Lent?"],"answer":["Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the \u002240 days\u0022 because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass."],"jsonQuestion":"How long is Lent?","jsonAnswer":"Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the \u002240 days\u0022 because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass."},{"id":"faq-question-1645067416088","question":["Do Sundays count in Lent?"],"answer":["Technically, the Church does not ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/","target":"_blank","rel":"noreferrer noopener","children":["obligate"]}}," us to fast on Sundays. 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"],"jsonQuestion":"When is Palm Sunday?","jsonAnswer":"Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066637227","question":["When does Lent end?"],"answer":["Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on March 28, 2024."],"jsonQuestion":"When does Lent end?","jsonAnswer":"Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on March 28, 2024."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066714527","question":["When is Good Friday?"],"answer":[{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/","children":["Good Friday"]}}," takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. 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"},{"id":"faq-question-1645066967087","question":["When is Orthodox Lent in 2024?"],"answer":["Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 18 ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3\u0026year=2024\u0026viewStyle=GridView\u0026viewType=ViewReadings","children":["according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America"]}},". It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Orthodox Lent in 2024?","jsonAnswer":"Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 18 \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3\u0026amp;year=2024\u0026amp;viewStyle=GridView\u0026amp;viewType=ViewReadings\u0022\u003eaccording to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America\u003c/a\u003e. It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. "}]} --> <div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066202688"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When does Lent begin in 2024?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent begins with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/">Ash Wednesday</a> on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645067042589"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Why is Lent 40 days long?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066448756"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066430031"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Fat Tuesday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer"><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/">Fat Tuesday</a> is the final day before Lent. In 2024, it takes place on February 13. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066569106"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How is the date of Easter determined?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha">Council of Nicea</a> in 325. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066592563"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How long is Lent?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the "40 days" because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645067416088"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Do Sundays count in Lent?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Technically, the Church does not <a href="https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">obligate</a> us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066798125"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Palm Sunday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066637227"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When does Lent end?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on March 28, 2024.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066714527"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Good Friday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer"><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/">Good Friday</a> takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. It will occur on March 29, 2024, one day after Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday in some traditions.)</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066908053"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Easter in 2024?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Easter falls on Sunday, March 31, 2024. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066967087"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Orthodox Lent in 2024?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 18 <a href="https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3&amp;year=2024&amp;viewStyle=GridView&amp;viewType=ViewReadings">according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America</a>. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10754 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2022-01-19 00:06:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-01-19 00:06:11 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;<br>blessed are thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.<br>Holy Mary, Mother of God,<br>pray for us sinners,<br>now and at the hour of our death.<br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Words of the Hail Mary Prayer</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- 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-the-hail-mary">What is the Hail Mary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#why-to-pray">Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray">When is the Hail Mary said?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Other languages<!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#latin">Hail Mary in Latin</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#spanish">Hail Mary in Spanish</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#italian">Hail Mary in Italian</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#songs">Hail Mary prayer in Songs</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#hail-mary-gentle-woman">"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#ave-maria">"Ave Maria"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#step-by-step">How to Pray the Hail Mary: Step by Step</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-the-hail-mary">What is the Hail Mary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.^&nbsp;And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.&nbsp;He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.^&nbsp;He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Luke 1:30-33</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is a Scripture-based prayer in which we meditate on words from the Gospel of Luke. In the second half of the prayer, we ask Mary to intercede for us and bring us closer to her Son, Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It's also the heart of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, in which we pray with Mary while contemplating the sacred mysteries, or significant moments, of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is traditionally prayed by Catholics, but many people (both Christian and non-Christian) feel drawn to Mary. They recognize her powerful witness as a faithful disciple of Christ and seek her aid as a compassionate spiritual mother.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Along with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">Lord's Prayer (Our Father)</a>, the Hail Mary is one of the first prayers that Catholics learn in their journeys of faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:block {"ref":42538} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/the-biblical-roots-of-the-hail-mary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rooted</a> in Scripture — the initial lines are taken directly from the first chapter of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-gospels/">Gospel</a> of Luke. We read that God sends the Angel Gabriel to proclaim to the Virgin Mary that she is to bear the Son of God. Upon coming to her, the Angel greets Mary, saying, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you" (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 1:28</a>). We address Mary in the same way at the beginning of our prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Mary gives her full consent to God's plan of salvation, and the Angel departs from her. Then she sets out in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who, in her old age, is six months pregnant with a son; "for nothing will be impossible for God" (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 1:37</a>).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As soon as Mary enters the house and greets Elizabeth, the infant leaps in her womb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:pullquote --> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>And Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”<meta charset="utf-8"></p><cite>Luke 1:41b-43</cite></blockquote></figure> <!-- /wp:pullquote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Initially adapted from Scripture in Latin, we recognize the many verses from Luke that form the Hail Mary in English today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10836,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CultofPerpetualHelpVetusImagoMiraculisClaraVenerata.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10836"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Icon of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Perpetual_Help">Wikipedia</a>)</em><br><br>Housed in the Church of Saint Alphonse of Liguori in Rome, legend holds that St. Luke was the original painter of this icon of the beautiful Virgin Mary. </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="why-to-pray">Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To trust God as Mary did </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each time we pray the Hail Mary, we recognize the holiness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her unhesitating, unwavering acceptance <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>of God’s will for her life. Theologians call Mary’s beautiful "Yes" to God at the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> her <meta charset="utf-8"></meta><a href="https://catholicexchange.com/what-marys-fiat-shows-us-about-christ-and-ourselves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“fiat”</a> <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>— Latin for <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>“let it be done.<meta charset="utf-8"></meta>” At every moment, Mary placed her complete trust in God’s plan for the world. When we pray, we remember her humble <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>“yes” and seek to have the same disposition before God in our relationships with Him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To ask Mary for her guidance and prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Padre Pio said, “Abandon yourself in the hands of Mary. She will take care of you.” When we pray the Hail Mary, we abandon ourselves to Mary, who is not only Jesus' mother but ours as well. Before his death on the cross, Jesus entrusted all of his disciples to Mary and her spiritual maternity (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 19:26-27</a>). So we trust that, as our greatest intercessor in Heaven, she is praying for us without ceasing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To know Christ more fully</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One thing is clear: although the repeated<em>&nbsp;Hail Mary&nbsp;</em>is addressed directly to Mary, it is to Jesus that the act of love is ultimately directed, with her and through her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope St. John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae Apostolic Letter (2002)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God chose Mary as the singular vessel for His Son to come down to earth and save the world. In our faith, we do not worship Mary; she remains a creature, beloved by God. But we do honor her because she is the "disciple <em>par excellence</em>" - the perfect follower of Jesus. Everything she is and does points to him. So through her, who knew him best, we come to know Christ more fully.</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/HailMary">Pray the Hail Mary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray">When do we pray the Hail Mary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary can be prayed as an individual prayer at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is also commonly prayed in a series of ten within the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>; to say ten Hail Mary’s is to say a “decade” of the Rosary. This repetition is not a recitation of empty phrases, but rather, a form of meditation–being drawn deeper into the mystery of Jesus, using words from Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">(Of course, the Hail Mary has also been known to be uttered during the final seconds of American football games, too!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hail Mary in other languages</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying the Hail Mary in languages other than English can help us feel united with our brothers and sisters in faith who have recited the prayer across centuries:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="latin">Hail Mary (Latin)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ave Maria, gratia plena, <br>Dominus tecum. <br>Benedicta tu in mulieribus, <br>et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. <br>Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus,<br>nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. <br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Latin</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="spanish">Hail Mary (Spanish)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, </em><br><em>el Señor es contigo. </em><br><em>Bendita eres entre todas las mujeres, </em><br><em>y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús. </em><br><em>Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros, pecadores, </em><br><em>ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. </em><br><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Spanish</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="italian">Hail Mary (Italian)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ave, o Maria, piena di grazia, il Signore è con te.<br>Tu sei benedetta fra le donne <br>e benedetto è il frutto del tuo seno, Gesù.<br>Santa Maria, Madre di Dio, prega per noi peccatori,<br>adesso e nell'ora della nostra morte.<br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Italian</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="songs" class="">The Hallow app is full of Marian prayers. Download it and start praying now.</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/HailMary">Start praying on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hail Mary Prayer in Songs</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The words of the Hail Mary—both simple and profound—have inspired numerous hymns and devotional songs through the centuries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-music/">Music</a> can be a powerful form of prayer, and songs incorporating words from the Hail Mary have an especially rich tradition in the Catholic faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Hymns dedicated to Mary can enrich our prayer lives at any time, but they're also popular choices for the liturgical music of key feasts in the Church, such as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan. 1), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> (Mar. 25), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-assumption/">Assumption</a> (Aug. 15), Our Lady of the Rosary (Oct. 7) and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-church-teaching-prayers/">Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception</a> (Dec. 8).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="hail-mary-gentle-woman" class="">Some of the more popular Marian songs that capture the words and meaning of the Hail Mary prayer include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" (by Carey Landry)</strong> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZOnJgc7KnE">Listen on Youtube</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ave-maria"><strong>"Ave Maria" (Franz Schubert)</strong> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6zPfTlqvnc">Listen on Youtube</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray the Hail Mary in full or meditate on these powerful words line-by-line. Below, we offer a few meanings behind each line of the Hail Mary. Through personal prayer, however, these words may speak to you in different ways. If you already know the Hail Mary by heart, consider praying it through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> to renew your relationship with this devotion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="step-by-step" class="">Follow the lines below to pray with the Hail Mary step-by-step:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"days":"0","hours":"0","minutes":"1","jsonDescription":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Pray the Hail Mary\u003c/strong\u003e","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1642217186526","name":[" “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! 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The Lord is with you.”</em> (Luke 1:28)<br/><br/>When the Angel Gabriel greets Mary, he proclaims her favor with God, her state as being full of grace. He recognizes her as the one who was immaculately conceived, having been redeemed by the merits of Jesus in preparation of bearing him in her womb. In this first line, we recognize her in this way as well.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642217466735"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">blessed are you among women, <meta charset="utf-8"/>and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">W<em>hen Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Holy Spirit</a> and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” </em>(Luke 1:42)<br/><br/>Luke’s Gospel records these words spoken by Elizabeth when she is visited by Mary. Like Elizabeth, we joyfully reverence the holiness of both Mary and the child in her womb. And we call him by name: Jesus, whose name means "God saves."<br/><br/>Dr. Edward Sri <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/the-biblical-roots-of-the-hail-mary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reflects</a>, “Here is immense power in the name of Jesus, and his name is at the very center of this prayer, making it literally a Christo-centric prayer.”</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642218950680"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Holy Mary, Mother of God, </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Mary is known by many titles <meta charset="utf-8"/>— Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin, Queen of Heaven <meta charset="utf-8"/>— and here we name her the "Mother of God." More than anything, this great title emphasizes the profound truth about who Jesus is – both fully God and fully man.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642218985040"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">pray for us sinners </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">In humility, we recognize ourselves as sinners, and we come to Mary in need. We call on her, who lives in perfect communion with God, to pray to Him on our behalf.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642219002179"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">now and at the hour of our death. Amen.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">We ask her to pray for us now, in this moment of our Hail Mary, and at the hour of our death, when we can no longer say the words. We ask her to bring us to Heaven, where we can reside with her and all the saints in praise of God for all eternity.<br/><br/>Then we conclude, as we do in all other prayers, with this word meaning “So be it.<meta charset="utf-8"/>” Saying <meta charset="utf-8"/>“Amen<meta charset="utf-8"/>” is a testament to our belief in the truth and holiness of these words spoken by the Church through the centuries.</p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray the Hail Mary as a short prayer, in a decade, or in the full Rosary on the Hallow App. We look forward to praying 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/HailMary">Pray the Hail Mary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Mary’s mighty <em>fiat</em> inspire your life.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>More Prayer Guides</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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&nbsp;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 Chaplet Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-trust/">How to Pray the Litany of Trust</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/immaculate-heart-of-mary/">Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hail-holy-queen-prayer-salve-regina/">Hail Holy Queen prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Pray the Hail Mary [post_excerpt] => Let Mary’s mighty fiat inspire your life with this prayer. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10783 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2021-12-30 15:02:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-12-30 15:02:28 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">New Year's Prayer: Intro</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#bible-verses-for-new-year">Bible Verses for New Year's</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#new-years-eve-prayers">New Year's Eve Prayers</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#saint-sylvester-prayer">St. Sylvester Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#new-years-day-prayers">New Year's Day Prayers</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#pope-john-paul-ii-new-years-prayer-2000">Pope John Paul II</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#pope-benedict-xvi-new-years-prayer-2008">Pope Benedict XVI</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#pope-francis-new-years-prayer-2021">Pope Francis</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=10783&amp;action=edit#religious-new-years-prayers">Religious New Year's Blessings and Wishes</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#solemnity-of-mary">New Year's Day: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-resolutions-more-prayer">New Year's Resolution: More Prayer</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#daily-prayer">Daily Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#bible-in-a-year">Bible in a Year</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#new-years-prayer-faq">New Year's Prayer FAQ</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">You might still have Christmas presents lying around the house when you first get asked the classic late Dec. social inquiry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"What are your plans for New Year's?"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Our mind immediately goes toward our calendar, parties we might attend, or ways we may ring in the new year comfortably and quietly at home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The sacred may not overtly have a role in most New Year's Eve festivities, but inviting God to enter more deeply into your life is beneficial on any given day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God is indeed present with us as we celebrate the new year, as He is in all days. And given that it is a time of renewal, refreshment, and recommitment, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day can be an especially important time in our prayer lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer &amp; meditation app, has you covered for all your prayer needs, including New Year's Eve and New Year's day Scripture, prayers, and blessings to get 2022 off to a good, prayerful start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="bible-verses-for-new-year"><strong>Bible Verses About the New Year</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">New Year's celebrations may date back to <a href="https://www.history.com/news/5-ancient-new-years-celebrations">as early as 2,000 B.C.</a> in ancient Babylon. While the modern calendar as we know it—and celebrating the New Year on Jan. 1—is a more recent creation, Jesus may have had some understanding of the concept, at least in the context of Jewish customs surrounding the celebration of the new year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Leviticus 23:24-45 makes reference to this:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">24 Tell the Israelites: On the first day of the seventh month[a] you will have a sabbath rest, with trumpet blasts as a reminder, a declared holy day; 25 you shall do no heavy work, and you shall offer an oblation to the Lord.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Leviticus 23:24-45</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Other places in Scripture capture the spiritual essence of New Year's and its focus as a time of refreshment and new beginnings. These passages are worth reflecting on as you look ahead to the new year:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away." 5 The one who sat on the throne[a] said, "Behold, I make all things new." Then he said, "Write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true." 6 He said to me, "They are accomplished.[b] I [am] the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Revelation 21:4-6</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">36 [a]And he also told them a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/parables-of-jesus/">parable</a>. "No one tears a piece from a new cloak to patch an old one. Otherwise, he will tear the new and the piece from it will not match the old cloak. 37 Likewise, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins, and it will</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Luke 5:36-38</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Isaiah 43:19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">11 For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the Lord—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Any of these readings are great for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day reflection, but the Hallow app has daily readings and reflections for each day. Download the app and start praying today</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Jeremiah 29:11 </cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>MORE:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-gospels/">How to Pray the Gospels</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"left","className":""} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-left"><strong>New Year's Eve Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One of the interesting dynamics surrounding the contemporary observance of Christmas is that once the calendar turns to Dec. 26, the secular celebration largely ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But the Church's celebration is just beginning!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The octave of Christmas lasts eight days, including Dec. 31, so New Year's Eve falls squarely into the Christmas season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Therefore, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas prayers</a> and blessings are completely appropriate, particularly if you're spending the evening with a different crowd than with whom you celebrated Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Extend a "Merry Christmas" on New Year's Eve and continue celebrating the season. It's a perfectly fine New Year's Eve greeting!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="saint-sylvester-prayer">Additionally, New Year's Eve is the feast day of St. Sylvester, a fourth-century pope. Asking for his intercession is another form of New Year's Eve prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This prayer comes courtesy of <a href="https://www.stsylvesterli.org/Prayer-to-St--Sylvester">St. Sylvester's Church</a> in Medford, N.Y.:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Come, O Lord, to the help of your people, sustained by the intercession of Pope Saint Sylvester, so that, running the course of this present life under your guidance, we may happily attain life without end. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Prayer to St. Sylvester</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="new-years-day-prayers"><strong>New Year's Day Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When looking for words to pray or share around New Year's Day, we can receive guidance from the Holy See.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The bishop of Rome traditionally releases a blessing for the New Year. They are usually highly relevant for the moment in which they're written and shared, but they also contain wisdom and perspective that is more timeless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="pope-john-paul-ii-new-years-prayer-2000">For example, Pope John Paul II's blessing at the turn of the century resonates today, more than two decades later:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I wish you a year filled with serenity and happiness: may you always be certain of God's love for us. As he did two thousand years ago, Christ comes today with his saving Gospel to guide the uncertain and faltering steps of peoples and nations, leading them towards a future of true hope. I ask him to bless this moment of festivity and good wishes, that it may be the promising beginning of a new millennium filled with joy and peace. Let us enter the Year 2000 with our eyes fixed on the mystery of the Incarnation. Christ, yesterday, today and for ever. To him belong time and the ages. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen! I thank you. Happy New Year to all. Praised be Jesus Christ!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_jp-ii_mes_20000101_urbi.html">Pope John Paul II, Jan. 1, 2000</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="pope-benedict-xvi-new-years-prayer-2008">Pope Benedict XVI also gives us a New Year's Blessing from 2008 that is meaningful as we head into 2022:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dear brothers and sisters, it is only by pondering in the heart, in other words, by piecing together and finding unity in all we experience, that, following Mary, we can penetrate the mystery of a God who was made man out of love and who calls us to follow him on the path of love; a love to be expressed daily by generous service to the brethren. May the new year which we are confidently beginning today be a time in which to advance in that knowledge of the heart, which is the wisdom of saints. Let us pray, as we heard in the First Reading, that the Lord may "make his face to shine" upon us, "and be gracious" to us (cf. Nm 6: 24-7) and bless us. We may be certain of it: if we never tire of seeking his Face, if we never give in to the temptation of discouragement and doubt, if also among the many difficulties we encounter we always remain anchored to him, we will experience the power of his love and his mercy. May the fragile Child who today the Virgin shows to the world make us peacemakers, witnesses of him, the Prince of Peace. Amen!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/homilies/2008/documents/hf_ben-xvi_hom_20080101_world-day-peace.html">Pope Benedict XVI, Jan. 1, 2008</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="pope-francis-new-years-prayer-2021">Finally, consider Pope Francis' prayerful words heading into 2021:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May the Virgin Mary, who gave birth to the "Prince of Peace" (Is 9:6), and who cuddles him this way, with such tenderness in her arms, obtain for us from heaven the precious gift of peace, which cannot be fully pursued by human strength alone. Human strength alone is not enough because peace is above all a gift, a gift of God; it should be implored with unceasing prayer, sustained with patient and respectful dialogue, constructed with an open cooperation with truth and justice and always attentive to the legitimate aspirations of individuals and peoples. My hope is that peace may reign in the hearts of men and women and in families, in places of work and of recreation, in communities and in nations. In families, at work, in nations: peace, peace. Now is the time to think that life today is organized around war, and enmities, by many things that destroy. We want peace. And this is a gift.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2021/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20210101.html">Pope Francis, Jan. 1, 2021</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If it's been a while since you've prayed and looking to get a jump in your prayer life to draw closer to God in 2022, check out all of our <a href="/how-to-pray">How To's</a> as well as <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/">6 tips for getting started in prayer</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="religious-new-years-prayers"><strong>Religious New Year's Prayers and Wishes</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you're looking for a way to offer a Catholic or religious happy new year blessing, Hallow has you covered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These short New Year's blessings can work for text messages, emails, Facebook posts, or however you'd like to extend your best wishes to family and friends for the new year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Wishing you a New Year filled with peace and love"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"May God continue to bless you this year and throughout all your days"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"In this season of transition, from one year to the next, may God watch over you and bless you abundantly"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Comforted by the promise of salvation, may you enjoy a New Year overflowing with the joy that only God can provide"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"May our eternal God, who transcends our understanding of time, be with you in this new year and always"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"May the Light of God guide you and may His loving arms protect you in this new year"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:24-26)"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="solemnity-of-mary"><strong>New Year's Day Prayer: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In addition to all the other reasons to spend time in prayer around New Year's Day, Jan. 1 is also the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is often a Holy Day of Obligation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010122.cfm">gospel reading for the day</a> takes us back to Luke, with the birth of Jesus, Mary's encounter with the shepherds, the message they bore, and how Mary "kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">How might we do the same, reflecting on God's message for us and holding it in our hearts?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Since the day honors Mary, consider praying the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary</a> or the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When New Year's Day draws to a close consider falling asleep with Mary, by using the Hallow app's "Hail Mary" prayer, which softly repeats the prayer to Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>MORE PRAYERS:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-christian-meditation/">Christian Meditation</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="catholic-resolutions-more-prayer"><strong>New Year's Resolution: More Prayer</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9984,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Morning-Prayer-v2-1024x576.jpg" alt="Pray Ever Day with Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer and meditation app." class="wp-image-9984"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">New Year's resolutions often accompany New Year's celebrations, as people across the globe recognize the opportunity to get closure on the previous year and begin anew.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2020/12/23/2021-new-years-resolutions-poll">According to YouGov</a>, the Top 5 most popular New Year's Resolutions are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>More exercise/fitness</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lose weight</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Save more money</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Improve diet</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pursue a career ambition</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The common thread in each? Self-improvement. And they're all admirable in their own way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But how much would we all benefit from more prayer?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Those who pray with Hallow find more peace—and often sleep better. With Hallow, committing to prayer can be one of the easiest New Year's resolutions to make.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Since you can pray easily from your phone, you can even weave in prayer into your other resolutions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">James Clear, author of "<a href="https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits">Atomic Habits</a>," has written about a strategy called "<a href="https://jamesclear.com/habit-stacking">Habit Stacking</a>," where one introduces a new habit into an existing habit to make the behavior stick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">How would this work with prayer? Incorporate time with God into habits you already have or are looking to build:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When you start a workout, begin a prayer as you exercise</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As you commute to work, spend time in prayer</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Each time you receive a check, say a quick prayer of thanksgiving</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Each time you open a social media app on your phone, first open Hallow</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In time, you'll find yourself praying more, with less effort, and spending time with God will become ingrained into your day-to-day activities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="daily-prayer">Daily Prayer</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Building the habit of prayer can take many different forms and be tailored to your specific preferences and behaviors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you're a morning person, you can weave in prayer into your morning routine, perhaps with a daily reflection each morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">Night time prayer</a> is another population option for praying each day. In addition to helping with sleep, praying at night can be a great time to reflect on the day, its challenges, and where God was present. <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-examen/">The Examen</a> is a another form of prayer, popular at night, that helps Catholics recognize the ways in which God was at work in their lives during the past day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In addition to daily devotions, night prayer and the daily Examen, the Hallow app has other options for helping build prayer routines each day, such as the Daily Saint program that highlights one saint—and their words and prayers—each day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="bible-in-a-year">Bible in a Year</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10796,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/event_card-min-1024x576.png" alt="Bible In A Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz on Hallow" class="wp-image-10796"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible can sometimes seem intimidating.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">So many books. So many chapters. So many names that are hard to pronounce! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For something to fundamental to our faith, it can feel unapproachable. Yet spending time with our sacred text can have a monumental impact on our faith. When we pause to read and reflect on Scripture—even passages we've heard dozens of times previously—God can continually reveal things to us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The new year is a great time to commit to spending more time reading the Bible. With Bible in a Year, you can read the Bible with a helpful guide and enjoy a guided prayer to elicit God's voice from the text.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In partnership with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/bible-in-a-year-with-father-mike-schmitz/">Ascension Press</a> and Fr. Mike Schmitz, the popular Bible in a Year podcast is on Hallow. Each day, Fr. Mike will read 2-3 passages from scripture and follow with a reflection and prayer. In 20 minutes a day you can read the entire Bible (over the course of the year). It's also available in Spanish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You don't need to be a Biblical scholar to participate. Check out what regular Catholic men and women just like you had to say about their experiencing joining Bible in a Year on Hallow:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"My wife and I both wanted to try something special to start off the year and to grow in our Catholic faith. Independently we both decided to do Father Michael Schmitz Catholic Bible in a year. We downloaded Hallow app and it has made this awesome experience even better."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike is life changing. I thank you for these wonderful recourses that are right at my fingertips."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"I use Hallow to listen to Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year podcast. I love that I get to hear the readings and commentary on the actual day released."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- 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">Join Bible in a Year</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="new-years-prayer-faq">Frequently Asked Questions about New Year’s Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/faq-block {"questions":[{"id":"faq-question-1640727991785","question":["Is New Year's Day a Holy Day of Obligation? 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10459 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2021-11-24 20:49:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-11-24 20:49:45 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On October 3, 1789, President George Washington received a message from Congress requesting him “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-04-02-0091" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">His proclamation declared</a> that the day “be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thanksgiving has roots in recognizing the many blessings God has given us, as individuals and collectively as a country. More than 230 years later, millions of Americans continue to celebrate Thanksgiving with an eye toward God as the original source of all for which we have to be grateful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although the history of this uniquely American holiday is steeped in appreciation for the divine, it’s not always easy to carve out time for prayer during a day that can be jam-packed with distractions ranging from cooking timers to cheerful parades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is here to help, with a wide range of prayer options to fit your Thanksgiving plans and keep God at the center of your celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Thanksgiving-Prayers-Bible">Thanksgiving Prayers in the Bible</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-morning-prayers">Prayers for Thanksgiving Morning</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-thanksgiving-prayers">Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-dinner-prayers">Simple Thanksgiving Dinner Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-thanksgiving-prayers">Short Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-remembrance">Thanksgiving Prayers Remembering Those Who’ve Died</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-mixed-company">Thanksgiving Prayers In Mixed Company</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-children">Thanksgiving Prayers for Children</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-hallow">Thanksgiving Prayers on Hallow</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-advent-prayers">Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Thanksgiving-Prayers-Bible">Thanksgiving Prayers in the Bible</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sometimes the best prayers are ones that are passed down directly from Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This passage from the 12th chapter of the Book of Isaiah is particularly relevant for Thanksgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Song of Thanksgiving</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On that day, you will say:<br>I give you thanks, O Lord;<br>though you have been angry with me,<br>your anger has abated, and you have consoled me.<br>God indeed is my salvation;<br>I am confident and unafraid.<br>For the Lord is my strength and my might,<br>and he has been my salvation.<br>With joy you will draw water<br>from the fountains of salvation,<br>And you will say on that day:<br>give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name;<br>Among the nations make known his deeds,<br>proclaim how exalted is his name.<br>Sing praise to the Lord for he has done glorious things;<br>let this be known throughout all the earth.<br>Shout with exultation, City of Zion,<br>for great in your midst<br>is the Holy One of Israel!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Isaiah 12:1-6 NABRE</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Colossian 3:16 provides another way to tie Scripture into your Thanksgiving celebration:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Colossian 3:16 NABRE</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112521-thanksgiving.cfm">USCCB also offers</a> daily readings specifically geared toward Thanksgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-morning-prayers">Prayers for Thanksgiving Morning</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Holidays can be stressful, whether hosting or traveling, celebrating with large groups or spending the day alone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There’s no better way to begin any day than with a short prayer of thanksgiving to God, and that’s especially true on the fourth Thursday in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Hallow help you start your Thanksgiving with meaningful time with the Lord.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With Hallow, you can join thousands of others in prayer conveniently from your phone, spending time giving thanks to God before the football games kick-off or the gravy is poured.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Download the Hallow app, and before the festivities begin, start your morning with a simple daily prayer such as the rosary or a minute meditation like Jesus I Trust In You.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray Daily on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="catholic-thanksgiving-prayers">Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pausing amid the busyness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving thanks before the meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A traditional Catholic Thanksgiving prayer can help remind us of the origins of the day and bring us closer to God by acknowledging His blessings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It can also bring us peace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And during a day that can sometimes see kitchen chaos, challenging dynamics, and enough vegetable chopping to make a line cook proud, small moments of inner peace are invaluable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider this prayer of thanksgiving at your table this year if you’re looking for a traditional Catholic or Christian blessing:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Good and gracious God, we give You thanks today, as we do all days, first and foremost for the gift of creation and the gift of life. We ask You to bless this food, that it may nourish us and sustain us, and strengthen our ability to do Your will. We pray in thanksgiving for all the hands involved in bringing it to our table. You tell us, Lord, that to whom much is given, much is expected. May this meal and the fellowship we enjoy not only serve as clear reminders of Your love of us, but of Your call for us to share Your love and to serve our brothers and sisters, especially those most in need. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-dinner-prayers">Simple Thanksgiving Dinner Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Perhaps you’re interested in more of a simple Thanksgiving table blessing. Many families begin a meal by “saying grace,” and Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be an exception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although most Thanksgiving dinners are unlike any other meal, the prayer before it doesn’t have to be a “special” prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Indulging in grandma’s legendary stuffing and mom’s special sweet potato dish might make it feel like the prayer needs to be consummate to the extraordinary meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But take solace in knowing that the quality of prayer has nothing to do with its length. Simple prayers can convey just as much gratitude as longer ones.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">See some examples of simple Thanksgiving blessing prayers below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Heavenly Father, we gather together today with hearts filled with gratitude. This meal we share reminds us of the endless blessings You’ve bestowed upon us. We pray in thanksgiving not only for this food we share, but in all the ways You’ve shown us Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dear God, we thank You for this meal and for all the hands that helped prepare it. We give You thanks most of all for the gift of Your Son, Jesus. Please bless the food we eat, all who are gathered today to share it, and all our loved ones who can’t be with us today. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Even a common dinner prayer is a great option:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">How to Pray the 54 Day Novena</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-thanksgiving-prayers">Short Thanksgiving Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for this meal and for all of our many blessings. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Father, we come to you today with gratitude for all of the blessings you’ve given us, especially our friends and family members, and for the nourishment you provide. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for being here with us today. Guide our hearts toward gratitude today and every day. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for today, for yesterday, and for tomorrow. Thank you for the time to be together and to praise You. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-remembrance">Thanksgiving Prayers Remembering Those Who’ve Died</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. We often have many happy memories from celebrating past holidays with those who are no longer with us.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With November being the month of remembrance, the Thanksgiving blessing can be a perfect time to ask for God’s prayers for family members and friends whom we’ve lost in the past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider the following prayer to remember those who have passed away:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Heavenly Father, we come to You today with grateful hearts, recognizing the many gifts You’ve given us that have allowed for this special meal to come together. Still, we acknowledge our sadness that our gathering today feels incomplete. We lift up to You our dearly departed, [Say names of lost loved ones] and ask You to bless them as you bless us. We’re comforted by the promise of Your Kingdom and look forward to one day sharing together in a heavenly feast with all those who are not with us today. In Your name, we pray. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hallow app also offers a litany for the dead that can help you remember deceased loved ones of all generations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray the Litany for the Dead</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-mixed-company">Thanksgiving Prayers In Mixed Company</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It can be easiest to lead the table blessing before the meal and offer a distinctly Catholic prayer when you’re the host and when entertaining a smaller group of guests.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In larger settings, with mixed company, or if you’re at someone else’s home, it can be more challenging to join together a large group for a traditional Catholic blessing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not hosting the meal, you may still volunteer to lead a prayer (or you might get asked!). A more general prayer that both non-believers and devout rosary aficionados might find agreeable is the way to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Give thought to using a short prayer that celebrates the beauty of diversity within God’s creation, like the following:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Divine Creator, maker of the universe and all the beauty that lives within it, we give thanks for this meal and for all the good in our lives. We think of our many brothers and sisters who go without, each and every day. May this feast compel us to work to better care for all of those in the world who need our love and generosity the most. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-children">Thanksgiving Prayers for Children</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With full houses and big celebrations, it’s not uncommon for families to have a “kids table” at Thanksgiving, where grandchildren, younger cousins, and other family members will enjoy the meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is a great opportunity to introduce children to the importance of prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And a great chance to let them lead it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here’s a short prayer you can print out for younger Thanksgiving guests, to cultivate the habit of giving thanks to God before all meals and celebrations:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you, God, for this past year,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for family here,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for this delicious food,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for all that’s good!</em> <em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-hallow">Thanksgiving Prayers on Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the Hallow app, you’ll find many great options for prayers centered around gratitude.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Our Gratitude Praylist</a> includes a Lectio Divina on giving thanks always and another on the 10 lepers. The app also offers an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-examen/">Examen</a> called “Reflecting on Your Blessings,” perfect as a nighttime prayer when you finally return home or when the last guest leaves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving thanks is important; we make it easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-advent-prayers">Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You’ll still have Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge when <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-2021/">Advent</a> begins, so spending some time in prayer amid all the turkey is a great spiritual tune-up to the important liturgical season preparing for Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is your go-to resource for your Advent prayers and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas prayers</a>, providing you with an easy way to draw closer to God during a time when the outside world can make that most challenging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This year, Hallow’s <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/pray25/">Advent #Pray25 Challenge</a> features the cast of The Chosen. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 8672 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-09-19 20:46:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-19 20:46:26 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse of Lisieux, often called The Little Flower, inspires us to live in simplicity and put love at the forefront of daily life. We pray the St. Therese Novena to grow our trust in God's love for us. <br><br>We celebrate St. Thérèse's feast day on October 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let us not grow tired of prayer: confidence works miracles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- 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="#st-therese-of-lisieux">Who was St. Therese? </a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-childhood">Childhood</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-little-way">"The Little Way"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-canonization">Canonization </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#A-doctor-of-the-Church">A doctor of the Church</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Why-pray-St-Therese-Novena">Why pray the St. Therese Novena? </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray-st-therese-novena">When should we pray the St. Therese Novena?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#How-to-Pray-St-Therese-Novena">How to pray the St. Therese novena </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-morning-offering">Also pray: St. Therese Morning Offering</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-of-lisieux">Who was St. Therese? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-childhood">Childhood</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse was born in 1873 in France to Zelie and Louis Martin. The youngest of five siblings, <a href="https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/who-is-st-therese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Thérèse</a> was stubborn but devout from a very young age. She was quite bright but often became bored at school because of it. Around age 9, Thérèse became ill with no working treatment; she prayed for a cure to her illness. Turning to a statue of the Virgin Mary smiling down on her, Therese was healed. She wrote, “Mary's face radiated kindness and love.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Her inclination towards religious life grew even more fervent after this healing, though she was still so young. She hungered to grow closer to Christ. By age 13, two of her old sisters had already entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux, and St. Therese longed to be there with them. She begged the local bishop, and even Pope Leo XIII,&nbsp;during a pilgrimage to Italy. He <a href="https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/who-is-st-therese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> her, “Go, go, you will enter if God wills it.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">She entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux in 1888 — at age 15. She grew in peace, humility, and love. In 1896, she fell ill with tuberculosis. She wrote the <em>Story of a Soul</em> during the months preceding her death. She passed away in 1897, praising God up until her last moment on earth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-little-way">“The Little Way” </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The rich spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known today as the “Little Way.” The modern <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saint</a> so easily resonates with many of us for the pure ordinariness of her life, though she lived it in an extraordinary way. Her "Little Way" towards Christ was made up of small steps to find holiness in everyday life. She devoted her life to spiritual simplicity — she focused on loving God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Thérèse of Lisieux</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In devoting her <em>little way</em> to God, she truly lived out “blooming where you're planted.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-canonization">Canonization</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse was canonized in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. At the time, she was the youngest Saint ever to be canonized — she passed away at the young age of 24. Her parents Zelie and Louis Martin were canonized, too. In 2015, Pope Francis <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2015/documents/papa-francesco_20151018_omelia-canonizzazioni.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">canonized</a> them as the first and only married couple to be made Saints together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The holy spouses Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin practiced Christian service in the family, creating day by day an environment of faith and love which nurtured the vocations of their daughters, among whom was Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope Francis</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="A-doctor-of-the-Church">A doctor of the Church</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Before this, however, St. Pope John Paul II honored St. Therese for her spiritual contribution to the Church. In 1997, he <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1997/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19101997.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">declared</a> St. Therese a doctor of the universal Church. A <a href="https://uscatholic.org/articles/200807/chronological-list-of-the-doctors-of-the-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">doctor of the Church</a> is a Saint whose writings and teachings are recognized by the Church to have contributed greatly to Catholicism. With this title, the Church deems the saint's work <em>true</em> and <em>beneficial</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse of Lisieux did not only grasp and describe the profound truth of Love as the centre and heart of the Church, but in her short life she lived it intensely. It is precisely this&nbsp;<em>convergence of doctrine and concrete experience</em>, of truth and life, of teaching and practice, which shines with particular brightness in this Saint, and which makes her an attractive model especially for young people and for those who are seeking true meaning for their life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Pope John Paull II, October 19, 1997</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Pope John Paull II recognized that, though St. Therese died young, she understood the “divine Love that surrounds and penetrates every human venture.” Her unfaltering <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-trust/">trust</a> in God continues to inspire us in our daily lives today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, there are 36 recognized doctors of the Church whom St. Thérèse sits among in Heaven. However, only four of them are <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/blog/female-doctors-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">female doctors of the Church</a> — St. Hildegard of Bingen, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-catherine-of-siena-feast-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Catherine of Siena</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Teresa of Ávila</a> (Hallow's patron saint), and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Why-pray-St-Therese-Novena">Why pray the St. Therese Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray this <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novena</a> to become more like St. Thérèse — to find beauty in the simplicity of life, to trust God wholeheartedly, and to live a life full of love. St. Thérèse was a remarkably humble and young follower and friend of Jesus. We pray in the footsteps of her<em> little way</em> to love God and seek goodness the way she did. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In a time like ours, so frequently marked by an ephemeral and hedonistic culture, this new doctor of the Church proves to be remarkably effective in enlightening the mind and heart of those who hunger and thirst for truth and love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Pope John Paull II, October 19, 1997</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray-st-therese-novena">When should we pray the St. Therese Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We can pray the St. Thérèse Novena whenever we need guidance to grow our trust in God's love for us. Whether it's to discover our own “Little Way” in this world or seek simplicity, we can pray this novena asking for St. Thérèse's intercession in our lives. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I take refuge, then, in prayer, and turn to Mary, and our Lord always triumphs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Thérèse of Lisieux</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The St. Thérèse Novena is commonly prayed before St. Thérèse's feast day on October 1, the day when she passed away from tuberculosis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In partnership with the Pontifical Mission Socities, Hallow is releasing a special novena to St. Thérèse ahead of World Mission Sunday in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":68373,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/world-mission-sunday-logo-1-1024x717.png" alt="" class="wp-image-68373"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- 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/stthereseworldmissionsunday">Pray the St. Therese Novena on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="How-to-Pray-St-Therese-Novena">How to Pray the St. Th<strong>é</strong>r<strong>è</strong>se Novena</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"days":"0","hours":"0","minutes":"15","jsonDescription":"\u003cstrong\u003e How to pray the St. Thérèse Novena \u003c/strong\u003e","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1639102580405","name":["Begin by making the Sign of the Cross."],"text":[" ",{"type":"em","props":{"children":["In the name of the Father, the Son, and the ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/","children":["Holy Spirit"]}},"."]}}," "],"jsonName":"Begin by making the Sign of the Cross.","jsonText":" \u003cem\u003eIn the name of the Father, the Son, and the \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/\u0022\u003eHoly Spirit\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e "},{"id":"how-to-step-1639102715022","name":["Call on the Holy Spirit."],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love."]}}," "],"jsonName":"Call on the Holy Spirit.","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eCome Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love.\u003c/em\u003e "},{"id":"how-to-step-1639102939624","name":["Call on St. Thérèse. 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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>15 minutes. </p><p class="schema-how-to-description"><strong> How to pray the St. Thérèse Novena </strong></p> <ol class="schema-how-to-steps"><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102580405"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Begin by making the Sign of the Cross.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"> <em>In the name of the Father, the Son, and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Holy Spirit</a>.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102715022"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Call on the Holy Spirit.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102939624"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Call on St. Thérèse. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Dearest St. Thérèse of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.</em><br/><br/><em>Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions ... [name your petitions]</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102967359"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Ask St. Thérèse to pray for you. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.</em><br/><br/><em>St. Thérèse, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639103029768"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Talk with God.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Loving God, you blessed St. Thérèse with a capacity for a great love. Help me to believe in your unconditional love for each of your children, especially for me.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639103046955"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Say and rest with the day's prayer.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Your guide on Hallow will lead you through each day of the novena. Rest with today's intention to grow closer to God through the intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639103092042"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Close with a Glory Be.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.</em> </p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- 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="">This novena is one of our upcoming Community Challenges, and we couldn't be more excited to pray with you to grow our trust in God's love for us. In the meantime, you can pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/21/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">Surrender Novena</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54-Day Novena</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Novena</a>,&nbsp;and other novenas on the app. Check out the "Novenas" tab to discover more 9-day prayers of intention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-morning-offering">Also pray: St. Thérèse Morning Offering </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>"O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its Merciful Love.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O my God! I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity.</em> <meta charset="utf-8"><em>Amen."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="more-prayers">How to Pray: More 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-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-st-jude-novena/">How to Pray the St. Jude&nbsp;Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">How to Pray the Hail Mary</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: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/HowtoPrayStTherese">Pray the St. Therese Novena on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Pray the St. Thérèse Novena [post_excerpt] => Pray this novena to grow your trust in God's love for you. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 9421 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-09-19 20:40:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-19 20:40:53 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Transitioning from work, late-night tasks, or even socializing to rest is often no easy feat at night. In fact, falling asleep can sometimes be the most frustrating part of the day ... We've all had those nights when we need rest the most, but our brains won't stop thinking about tomorrow's <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-prayer-helped-me-with-my-to-do-list-anxiety%EF%BB%BF/">to-do list</a>. Other times, we feel <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">anxious</a> about something going in our lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As you return to rest each night, consider this transition a time to hear God's word or rest in His company. It might take some practice to turn from your to-do list to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/drawing-comfort-from-scripture-mental-health-awareness-month-2021/">Scripture</a> or a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saint's prayer</a>, but we hope these prayers for sleep will guide you towards peace in His presence as your last moments of the day are spent with God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus has shown me the only way that leads to the fire of divine love: it is that of a little child who, full of trust, falls asleep in its father's arms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Therese of Lisieux</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bible-verses-to-guide-your-prayer-for-sleep">Bible verses to guide your prayer for sleep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God leads his people to rest. He gives them peace, comfort and takes on their <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-30&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">burdens</a>. And He does the same for you each day and night. Rest with God's Word with these Bible verses for sleep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-3-5">Psalm 3:5</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“I lie down and sleep;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I wake again, for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;sustains me.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-john-14-27">John 14:27</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-philippians-4-6-7">Philippians 4:6-7</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">“<meta charset="utf-8">‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.<meta charset="utf-8">’” Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.&nbsp;And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-matthew-11-28-30">Matthew 11:28-30</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“<meta charset="utf-8">‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.&nbsp;Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.^&nbsp;For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.<meta charset="utf-8">’” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-proverbs-3-24-26">Proverbs 3:24-26</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“If you sit down,&nbsp;you will not be afraid;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.<br>^&nbsp;Do not be afraid of sudden panic,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or of the storm that strikes the wicked;<br>^&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;will be your confidence<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and will keep your foot from being caught.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-23-1-3">Psalm 23: 1-3</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is my shepherd, I shall not want.<br>^&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He makes me lie down in green pastures;<br>he leads me beside still waters;<br>^&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;he restores my soul.<br>He leads me in right paths<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;for his name’s sake.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bible-stories-for-sleep">Bible stories for sleep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On Hallow, you can fall asleep to a variety of Bible Stories from voices of all kinds of people. These Bible stories speak to our partners' personal faith journeys and relationships with God. These prayers for sleep are perfect for when you need comfort, you're looking to meditate on a particular moment in the Bible, or you're simply looking for a guide in prayer. Below are a few of the many <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/">Bible bedtime stories</a> on Hallow. </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">Fall Asleep with a Hallow Bible Story Tonight</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comfort-my-people-chika-anyanwu">Comfort, My People (Chika Anyanwu)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.chika.church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chika Anyanwu</a>, a Catholic speaker and writer, prayerfully reads <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+40-44&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isaiah 40-44</a> in this Bible Story. Listen on Hallow to hear God's promises as you fall asleep tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is the everlasting God,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Creator of the ends of the earth.<br>He does not faint or grow weary;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;his understanding is unsearchable.<br>^&nbsp;He gives power to the faint,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and strengthens the powerless.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">(Isaiah 40:28-29)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-139-fr-mike-schmitz">Psalm 139 (Fr. Mike Schmitz)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+139&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Psalm 139</a>, read by <meta charset="utf-8">Fr. Mike Schmitz in this Bible Story, reminds us of God's infinite wisdom. Fall asleep hearing how God will never leave you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“<em>O&nbsp;Lord, you have searched me and known me.<br>^&nbsp;You know when I sit down and when I rise up;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you discern my thoughts from far away.<br>^&nbsp;You search out my path and my lying down,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and are acquainted with all my ways.</em><meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">(Psalm 139:1-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-romans-dr-scott-hahn">Romans (Dr. Scott Hahn)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this Bible Story, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-press-release-our-newest-partner-dr-scott-hahn/">Dr. Scott Hahn</a> leads us through a selection of writings from St. Paul the Apostle in his Letter to the Romans. Rest in the reminder of God's endless grace for you as you fall asleep with Romans tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“<em>Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.</em><meta charset="utf-8">” (Romans 6:4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saint-prayers-for-sleep">Saint prayers for sleep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saints</a> were and are professionals at resting in God's presence. Pray alongside these Saints as you fall asleep tonight with their words. </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 the Saints </a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-surrender-st-ignatius-of-loyola">Surrender (St. Ignatius of Loyola)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/saints/ignatius-loyola/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Ignatius</a> prompts us to surrender everything from today to God. As we fall asleep, we can return everything He has given us back to Him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,<br>My memory, my understanding,<br>And my entire will,<br>All I have and call my own.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>You have given all to me.<br>To you, Lord, I return it.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Everything is yours; do with it what you will.<br>Give me only your love and your grace,<br>That is enough for me.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holy-rest-st-john-henry-newman">Holy Rest (St. John Henry Newman)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This prayer reminds us that God will watch us over as we rest tonight, and He will be with us all day tomorrow, too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O Lord, support us all the day long,<em><br>Until the shadows lengthen</em>,<br>And the evening comes,<br>And the busy world is hushed,<br>And the fever of life is over,<br>And our work is done.<br>Then in thy mercy,<br>Grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest,<br>And peace at last.<br>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-surrender-novena">The Surrender Novena</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God gave Father Dolindo Ruotolo, who was St. Padre Pio's spiritual director, this short prayer which we repeat nine times as a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novena</a>. As we say this prayer for sleep, we seek the virtue of humility — to trust that Jesus will take care of everything. Pray this novena on Hallow with Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in The Chosen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope these prayers for sleep help you end your day in peace with God and fall asleep easily tonight. </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</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-prayers"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-healing/">Prayers for Healing</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/02/prayers-for-hope/">Prayers for Hope</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-sleep/">Bible Verses for Sleep</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Prayers for Sleep [post_excerpt] => We hope these prayers help you end your day in peace with God. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 8847 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-08-10 21:52:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-10 21:52:43 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We can all identify areas where we need healing in our lives. Whether we suffer from physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental pain, sometimes finding the words to talk with God about our struggles is difficult. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope these healing prayers guide you in prayer for your personal healing or your prayer for the healing of a family member or another loved one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-healing-bible-verses-to-guide-your-prayer">Healing Bible verses to guide your prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We know prayer doesn't always heal your sickness, relieve your struggle, or mend what is broken immediately. However, keeping a Bible verse at the top of your mind and heart (or even as your phone screensaver) might relieve some of your daily struggles. We hope these verses remind you to rely on the Lord for strength in our times of pain, sickness, and healing from wounds of all kinds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mark-6-56">Mark 6:56</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-matthew-11-28-30">Matthew 11:28-30</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,&nbsp;and I will give you rest.&nbsp;Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.&nbsp;For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-isaiah-40-29">Isaiah 40:29</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>He gives power to the faint,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;abundant strength to the weak.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-147-3-6">Psalm 147:3-6</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>Healing the brokenhearted,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and binding up their wounds.<br>He numbers the stars,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and gives to all of them their names.<br>Great is our Lord, vast in power,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;with wisdom beyond measure.<br>The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;gives aid to the poor,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but casts the wicked to the ground.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-philippians-4-6-7">Philippians 4:6-7</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.&nbsp;Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-revelation-21-4">Revelation 21:4</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-healing-prayers">Healing Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Return to these prayers for healing when you struggle to find the words on your own, or you're looking for a guide in prayer. You can pray with all of these meditations and prayers on <a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Hallow</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Easter Hallow, Hallow explored miracles, including miraculous healing stories, as part of a daily miracle meditation. These meditations and more healing prayers are available in the Hallow app.</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">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-morning-prayers-for-healing">Morning Prayers for Healing</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Begin your day by offering both the joys and sorrows of the day ahead to God. Lift up your hopes for healing to God at this time to help you find gratitude in God's healing process, no matter what pains you, whether you need physical healing, spiritual healing, or any other sort. This morning offering was written by <em>Fr. François-Xavier Gautrelet</em> in 1844. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, <br>O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,<br>I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day<br>for all the intentions of your <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-sacred-heart-novena/">Sacred Heart</a>,<br>in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,<br>for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians,<br>and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month.<br>Amen.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-teresa-of-avila">St. Teresa of Ávila </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To find comfort and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/patience/">practice patience</a> in resting with the Lord as you heal, say this prayer by St. Teresa of Ávila. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>Let nothing disturb you,&nbsp;<br>Let nothing frighten you,&nbsp;<br>All things are passing away:&nbsp;<br>God never changes.&nbsp;<br>Patience obtains all things.<br>Whoever has God lacks nothing;&nbsp;<br>God alone suffices.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>READ MORE: <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/10/12/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">ST. TERESA OF ÁVILA</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-litany-of-supplication">Litany of Supplication</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Francis led the world through this litany for the world's healing of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this litany, we humbly pray for God to deliver us from what we are struggling with individually or as a community. The following is an excerpt from the litany, but you can pray it in full <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-03/litany-supplication-urbi-et-orbi-pope-francis.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>Deliver us, O Lord<br> From the power of Satan and the seductions of the world<br>Deliver us, O Lord<br> From the pride and presumption of being able to do anything without you<br>Deliver us, O Lord<br> From the deceptions of fear and anxiety<br>Deliver us, O Lord<br> From unbelief and desperation<br>Deliver us, O Lord<br> From hardness of heart and the incapacity to love<br>Deliver us, O Lord</em>.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-michael-the-archangel">St. Michael the Archangel </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray for the intercession of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-michael-chaplet/">St. Michael the Archangel</a> when we need protection, strength, or reassurance that there is an army of Saints behind us. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>St. Michael the Archangel,&nbsp;<br>Defend us in battle.&nbsp;<br>Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.&nbsp;<br>May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,&nbsp;<br>And do thou,&nbsp;O Prince of the heavenly hosts,&nbsp;<br>By the power of God,&nbsp;<br>Cast into hell Satan,&nbsp;and all the evil spirits,&nbsp;<br>Who prowl about the world&nbsp;seeking the ruin of souls. <br>Amen.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>ALSO PRAY:</em></strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/15/padre-pio-prayers-feast-day/#Padre-Pio-Healing-Prayer">Padre Pio Healing Prayer</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-novena-prayers">Novena prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Many people say novena prayers as a way to ask God for healing. Hallow has a full breakdown on novena prayers. Learn how to pray a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novena prayer</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-paul-s-second-letter-to-the-corinthians">St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Corinthians 2 is rich with reminders that God will always heal us — we just need to have faith. On Hallow, you can pray with selected verses from Paul's letter with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/littlelizziev/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lizzie Velasquez</a>, a motivational author and speaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“... but he said to <em>me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.<meta charset="utf-8">’ I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses,&nbsp;in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.<meta charset="utf-8">”</em> (2 Corinthians 12:9)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As many of you know, things over the last year have been very difficult. Isolating alone has been tough. I didn’t realize how much I needed to feel as if someone were here with me. The Hallow app helped me open up my front door to Jesus and reminded me I have never and will never be alone thanks to Him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Lizzie Velasquez</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- 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="">We hope these Bible verses and prayers for healing support you in resting with God throughout your healing journey. Never be afraid to ask Jesus Christ for help in healing.</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</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <h3 class="">Related Prayers</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class=""> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/02/prayers-for-hope/">Prayers for Hope</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray Rosary</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">The Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">The Lord's Prayer (Our Father)</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">The St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-health/">Bible Verses for Healing</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-peregrine-novena/">St. Peregrine Novena</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> [post_title] => Prayers for Healing [post_excerpt] => Return to these prayers in times of pain, struggle, and whenever you need healing. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7606 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-06-30 12:32:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-06-30 12:32:08 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These four books detail the life of Christ. <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog">Praying with the Good News</a> leads us to better know and love Christ through the testament of his life on earth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8317,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/V2-Text-1024x512.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8317"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">What are the Gospels?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">General origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament. Sharing stories about the life of Christ, these books teach us facts about Jesus' life and the lessons we should learn from these true stories. Scholars continue to <a href="https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/gospel-definition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">research</a> the dates, authors, and editors associated with these Biblical accounts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/who-really-wrote-the-gospels-1134" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Authorship</a> wasn't the same in the first century as it is now. Nowadays, an author typically types their piece, edits it, and sends it to their editor. Back then, an author might have dictated the piece to a scribe or even left it up to a student or pupil to work on a section. Sharing texts with others was no easy task, either. Back in the first century (and up to the invention of the printing press), all texts were copied by hand. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Guided by the Holy Spirit </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Intuitively, we know the text probably wasn't copied exactly as it was originally shared. Although no one knows for certain when the Gospels were written or who might have been part of the writing process, what's most important is remembering their guide — the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Holy Spirit</a>. The Holy Spirit guided the composition of the four Gospels, and each time we pray with the Gospels, the Holy Spirit is with us, too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I have said these things to you while I am still with you.^&nbsp;But the Advocate,&nbsp;the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>John 14:25-26</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The four Gospels are not all the same — which stories they include, the writing process behind them, and their intended audiences. However, these differences actually give us a fuller knowledge and understanding of the life of Christ. We know more stories about His life, and each author leads us to discover different lessons in their respective texts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Synoptic Gospels</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Of the four books, Matthew, Mark, and Luke are most similar to one another. They share similar content, structure and often use the same wording. Because of this, scholars refer to these first three books of the New Testament as the "synoptic" Gospels. <a href="https://www.etymonline.com/word/synoptic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Synoptic"</a> comes from the Greek word "synoptikos," meaning to take a comprehensive view. Some scholars believe the three authors shared a similar source, while others believe one Gospel served as a source for the other two. This dispute is called the "synoptic problem." Regardless, the synoptic Gospels are beautifully written, and each author had their own way of addressing a different <a href="https://www.danielakin.com/wp-content/uploads/old/Resource_316/Why%20Four%20Gospels.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">audience</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">The Gospel of Matthew</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although there is some debate, tradition holds that the Gospel of Matthew was written by St. Matthew, tax-collector turned disciple of Jesus. Matthew intended that his Gospel appeal to then-current Jews at the time of his writing. For centuries, Jews prayed for a messiah to deliver them. So, Matthew sought to tell them the good news — Jesus was the one they waited for all these years. Thus, Matthew begins his Gospel with the following: “An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah,&nbsp;the son of David, the son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1). An angel represents Matthew when he is depicted in art. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">The Gospel of Mark</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Tradition holds that Mark was a companion of both Paul and Peter. Mark's Gospel focuses on the action and leadership of Christ, appealing to the Romans at the time of his authorship. This Gospel actually skips over Jesus' birth and childhood and jumps directly into his <a href="https://bibleproject.com/blog/mark-gospel-servant-messiah/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">public ministry</a>. Mark starts his Gospel by recounting the words of the prophet Isaiah and John the Baptist. He announces the arrival of Jesus, the Messenger of God: “He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals.^&nbsp;I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:7-8). In religious art, a lion represents Mark. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">The Gospel of Luke</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Luke was believed to have written his eloquent Gospel for the general Greco-Roman world, not necessarily for people of the Jewish tradition at the time. A Gentile himself, tradition holds that Luke was a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. He addresses the book to <a href="https://www.bibleinfo.com/en/questions/who-was-theophilus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Theophilus,"</a> which translates to 'friend of God' or 'loved by God.' Luke likely wrote this testimony on the life of Christ to make the Christian faith approachable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Arguably the best storyteller among the four evangelists, Luke's Gospel focuses on the humanity of Christ during his time on earth. In the first chapter, Luke focuses on telling the truth to Theophilus. “I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed” Luke 1:3-4). In art, an ox represents Luke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">The fourth Gospel: John</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The fourth and final Gospel is attributed to John, the Beloved Disciple. The theology of John's Gospel is rich with symbols and metaphors for us to better love and know Christ. While John's Gospel omits much of the stories and parables from Christ's life included by the Synoptics, it adds a new dimension to our understanding of the life of Christ. John emphasizes Christ as the Logos or "Word," the <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/logos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">divine reason</a> for Creation. John begins his Gospel with this truth. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.&nbsp;He was in the beginning with God.&nbsp;All things came into being through him, and without him, not one thing came into being” (John 1:1-3). An eagle represents John in art. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Have you ever wanted to hear Jesus read you the Bible?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Well, now you can hear all four Gospels narrated by Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the viral crowdfunded streaming series, <em>The Chosen</em>, exclusively on the <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog">Hallow App</a>. As part of the 30-Day Gospel Challenge, Jonathan reads a few chapters of each Gospel every day for 30 days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8289,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/julyJesus_1080x1080-1024x1024.png" alt="Hallow Catholic Audio Bible" class="wp-image-8289"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog">Join the 30-Day Gospel Challenge</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Why do we read the Gospels?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">The Life of Christ</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As humans, we connect with others by telling stories and listening to them. And, we've been connecting like this since the beginning of time! God created us knowing this. It's why we see stories in Creation all around us, and why He sent His only Son to earth — to connect with us and therefore lead us to Him. The Word, and the Gospels, are no different. The Holy Spirit guided the composition of these four books — for you, for me, for everyone — to hear the true stories of Christ's life. We read, listen to, and meditate upon these stories so that we might become closer to God. We also see that Christ fulfilled the promises God made in the Old Testament — giving us new life. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">When do we pray with the Gospels?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">In Mass </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/2020/08/20/how-to-understand-the-cycle-of-readings-at-mass/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Church's Liturgy</a> is based on a three-year calendar for Sunday Masses and a two-year calendar for daily Mass. As a result, each time you attend Mass and celebrate the Liturgy, you hear a reading from the Gospel. This organization of Scripture is called the Lectionary. In the Lectionary, the Church divides three years into three liturgical years: A, B, and C. The Gospel of Matthew makes up most of Year A, Mark for Year B, and Luke for Year C. The Gospel of John is read during the Easter season, no matter the current liturgical year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you go to Mass every Sunday for three years, you'll hear most of the four Gospels. While not every single verse is included in the Lectionary, the Church thought long and hard about making sure we hear the full story of Christ's life. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Daily conversation with God</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray with the Gospel every day! There are several ways to pray with the Gospels outside of Mass. First, the Gospels are always available to you as a source of prayer inspiration, Bible study, imaginative prayer, or <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a>. Secondly, you can pray with the Daily Gospel (taken from the <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Bible Reading</a>) in your daily conversation with God at any time of the day on the Hallow App. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray with the Daily Gospel on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How to Pray: The Gospels</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">First, choose a passage </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Select a passage from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. You could use the Daily Bible Reading based on the Lectionary, or you could pray with one of your favorite <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/parables-of-jesus/">parables</a> or moments in Christ's life. We recommend starting with something shorter. You might want to consider these 8 stories from Christ's life: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus and the Leper (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+1%3A40-45&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark 1:40-45</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Boy Jesus in the Temple (<a href="http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A41–52&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 2:41-52</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus Feed the Five Thousand (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A13-21&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew 14:13-21</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A Man Born Blind Receives Sight (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+9&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 9</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 10:25-37</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus and the Woman at the Well (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 4</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Beatitudes (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A3-12&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew 5:13-21</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Wedding at Cana (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+2%3A1-11&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 2:1-11</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus Walks on the Water (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A22-33&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew 14:22-33</a>)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Second, picture yourself in the moment.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Read (or listen to) the passage you select a few times and begin to imagine yourself there, besides Christ and among his disciples. This method of prayer is a type of Ignatian contemplation. Ask yourself a few questions to set the scene as you let the Holy Spirit begin to move through your time in prayer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>What does the scene look like?</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Who are you in the scene?</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Are you in nature — besides the water or atop a mountain?</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Are you searching for something? </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Third, acknowledge what stands out to you.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now that you imagine yourself in the scene, you can begin to notice what stands out to you. This might be something visual, or it might be something more intangible. What is the Holy Spirit leading you to as you read or listen to Scripture? Take a few moments to rest with what you notice. Is it something Jesus says in Scripture? Is it the beauty of the nature you imagine yourself being surrounded by? Let your prayer focus on this word, sense, or image at the forefront of your mind. Again, anything that sticks out is worthy of your prayer — this is the Holy Spirit leading you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Lastly, rest with Christ. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Remember, praying with the Gospels is meant to lead us closer to Jesus. As we <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-christian-meditation/">meditate</a> on the Word, we understand the depth of Christ's thirty-three years on earth. We celebrate the coming of the Messiah (Matthew), appreciate his servant leadership (Mark), relate to his humanity (Luke), and sit in awe of how he is the divine purpose of Creation (John). </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:image {"id":8318,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/V1-Text-1024x512.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8318"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>We are so excited to release Hallow's exclusive audio-guided Gospels, read by Jonathan Roumie! </strong>We're kicking off this release by listening to all four Gospels in 30 days for the new <strong>30-Day Gospel Challenge in Hallow.</strong> We look forward to journeying with Jesus as we pray through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/julywjesusblog">Pray the Gospels with Jonathan Roumie</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:spacer --> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> [post_title] => How to Pray With the Gospels [post_excerpt] => Draw closer to Jesus as you meditate on the Gospels. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6278 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-04-06 17:32:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-06 17:32:24 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Just as we pray with friends, we can also pray with the Saints; they desire to help us draw closer to God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a </em><strong><em>cloud of witnesses</em></strong><em>, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us…”</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hebrews 12:1</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you recite the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/"><em>Hail Mary</em></a> or the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-divine-mercy-chaplet/"><em>Divine Mercy Chaplet</em></a>, did you know you’re praying with the Saints? Mary, Queen of All Saints, and St. Faustina, to be exact. When we call on the venerated to support us in our prayer or recite their words to grow closer to God, we take part in the communion of the faithful in Heaven; our earthly realm moves beyond itself to experience that of the holy realm above. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-makes-someone-a-saint-nbsp"><strong>What makes someone a saint?&nbsp;</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As Christians, we believe it is our calling to become saints. The <a href="https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USCCB</a> explains that saints are people in heaven who lived virtuous, heroic, and selfless lives or suffered martyrdom for the sake of our faith.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Officially, a capital-S “Saint” is someone who the Church has deemed worthy of imitation and honor for their <a href="https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>heroically virtuous life</em>.</a> But this isn’t a simple process. It takes years and the testimony of many people to declare a person’s sainthood; you can read about the process <a href="https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;If you aren't familiar with many Saints, here are a few of our favorites at Hallow — they continue teaching us how to pray!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Most important to understand, however, is that Saints lived their earthly lives out of utmost love for their communities — some in service, some in prayer, and some in martyrdom. This love for their communities doesn’t stop at the end of their earthly lives. Rather, it is eternal.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-should-we-pray-with-the-saints"><strong>Why should we pray with the Saints?</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Saints were people like us who truly <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-hallow-story/">hallowed</a> (made holy) their lives.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The saints have always been the source and origin of renewal in the most difficult moments in the Church’s history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Saint (Pope) John Paul II</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Just as we don’t take on a big job without training or start a game without reading the instructions, the Saints serve as our guides in praising God, sharing our thankfulness, and easing our worries with their intercession. The word <a href="https://www.etymonline.com/word/intercession" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“intercession</a>” stems from the Latin verb <em>intercedere</em> meaning “intervene, come between, be between.” <strong>We aren’t praying <em>to</em> the Saints but <em>with </em>them. </strong>And they’re always available — even at 4 a.m. when you can’t sleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-which-saints-should-i-get-to-know">Which Saints should I get to know?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you aren't familiar with many Saints, here are a few of our favorites at Hallow — they were true "prayer warriors" and continue teaching us <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/">how to pray</a>. You can find prayers from each of these Saints in Hallow in Minutes ("Minute Saints") and Challenges ("Saints"). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-teresa-of-avila">St. Teresa of Avila</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Teresa of Ávila</a> is actually Hallow's patron saint. We admire her courageousness to let her spiritual contemplation drive her sense of being in the world — teaching us that each of our souls has an "interior castle" to draw into as we grow closer to God. She is a wonderful Saint to lean on if you're looking to grow closer to God through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-christian-meditation/">Christian meditation</a>. She's also one of the four female Doctors of the Church!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-ignatius-of-loyola">St. Ignatius of Loyola</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We credit St. Ignatius with the origin of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-examen/">Daily Examen</a>. He was a deeply contemplative person and founded the Jesuit Order, also known as the Society of Jesus. St. Ignatius inspires us to see the beauty of God in all areas of life — both tangible and intangible. At Hallow, we strive for this daily practice of discernment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-catherine-of-siena">St. Catherine of Siena</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Another Doctor of the Church, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-catherine-of-siena-feast-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Catherine of Siena</a> defended her faith beginning in her early life. She vowed her life to Christ and sought peace through her writing and participation in public affairs. She is considered one of the patron saints of Italy and likely wrote around 400 letters in her lifetime. We are inspired by her balanced life of contemplation and action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-francis-of-assisi">St. Francis of Assisi</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Francis, the other patron saint of Italy, devoted his life to poverty and promoting the beauty of creation. He founded the Franciscan Order, which values the simplicity of life in prayer and poverty. We recommend getting to know St. Francis if you love spending time outside in God's creation, or if you're looking for ways to simplify your life. We love his prayer to God for our vocation to sow peace and love in this life: "Make me an Instrument."</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 the Saints</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-can-i-pray-with-the-saints">When can I pray with the saints?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The great cloud of witnesses is always available to you. You can call on the Saints whenever you need support in something you're struggling with, or anytime you are looking for a friend in prayer. The Saints didn't live perfect lives, but they did learn how to lean on God, sow peace, and love others during their time on earth. Think of them as your friends or mentors in prayer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-with-saints"><strong>How to pray: with saints</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8497,"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/how-to-pray-with-saints-wordpress-1-1024x536.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8497"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Below, we share 4 steps to start praying with the saints. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-identify-a-saint-that-inspires-you">1. <strong>Identify a Saint that inspires you. </strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Choose a Saint to pray with that you’re drawn to for their life or their words. When we need protection, we call on the Holy Mother, Mary, to blanket us in the peace of God’s love. When we lose something, we call on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/saint-anthony-novena/">St. Anthony</a> (the patron saint of lost things) to find it. Saints become patrons through an affiliation with a place, event, occupation, or miracles that happen after their passing. There are many topics of which Saints are patrons — from pencil makers (St. Thomas Aquinas) to writers (St. Frances de Sales) to cyclists (La Madonna del Ghisallo).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-draw-meaning-from-their-life-or-words">2. Draw meaning from their life or words.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Once you have a Saint you identify with, find a prayer they wrote during their lifetimes, or read about a holy event in their lives, and <strong>meditate on the words of the prayer or image of the event.</strong> Similar to the practice of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a>, see what sticks out to you during this time or season in your life. Slow down and rest with the Saint you've chosen to pray with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-speak-and-pray-openly-with-them">3. Speak and pray openly with them.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lastly, <strong>talk to the Saint as you would a friend. </strong>They know what it’s like to be human: to struggle, to laugh, to love, to sin, and to seek forgiveness. We can turn to them as our friends journeying in faith with us. Share with them what’s on your mind, the prayers you’re needing, and any wisdom or comfort you need at the moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-let-them-lead-you-to-holiness">4. Let them lead you to holiness.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As you being to pray more often with the Saints, let their model of holiness on earth transform you. You don't need to take on the type of life they lived or make the same vows of poverty or chastity. However, you can replicate their prayer practices if they guide you to live a life of peace, love, and service to God and others. </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="">We now have a <strong>Daily Saint on the App,</strong> and we couldn’t be more excited for you to journey through the Communion of Saints with us! Each day, we include background on a Saint, and then we pray with a prayer, quotation, poem, or hymn written by him or her. It’s a great way for you to learn about the Saints and get to know some among the “great cloud of witnesses” that came before us. </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 the Daily Saint on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also check out our shorter Saints Challenge, where we meditate on the lives and writings of some of Christianity’s most famous saints, or our Saints Prayers Praylist in the Sleep section of the App.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => How to Pray With Saints [post_excerpt] => Journey with the Saints who lead us to lives of service, prayer, and love. 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