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

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

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5134 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2020-12-14 14:43:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-12-14 14:43:47 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Prayer doesn't always have to be in silence. We can pray with music no matter the season — of your life or the liturgical year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":"is-style-default"} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">O come, let us sing to the Lord; </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Psalm 95:1</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-praying-with-music">What is praying with music?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God has been drawing people to himself through music for centuries. We see David bring peace to Saul whenever he plays the harp (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+16%3A23&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 Samuel 16:23</a>). Jesus sang traditional Passover hymns&nbsp;with his disciples at the Last Supper (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+26%3A30&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew 26:30</a>). The Psalms were written with the intention of them being sung. This prayer method has strong Biblical roots; there are countless Biblical instances of praying with music. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, we can continue the tradition of conversing with God through music at Mass, during personal prayer, and while we go about our day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-pray-with-music">Why pray with music? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To sing is to pray twice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Augustine</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying with music is different than praying with words, but both methods have the same purpose: to draw us closer to God. If your prayer routine needs a transformation or you're simply looking to add something new to it, adding music might work for you! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You don't necessarily need to sing along to pray with music. You might find beauty in the harmony, the tune, or the words of the song. Or, music might serve as a nice way to bring prayer into your everyday tasks, such as working, commuting, or doing chores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-should-i-pray-with-music">When should I pray with music?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-christian-meditation/">meditate</a> with music any time of the liturgical year. You can pray with music while you drive, do laundry, or even as part of your morning or nightly prayer routine. You could pray with a song to begin or end your time in prayer or even dedicate an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-holy-hour/">hour</a> to listening intentionally to an entire album of prayerful music.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Meditate with Prayerful Music</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-with-music">How to pray: with music</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8469,"width":768,"height":402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-pray-music-wordpress-1024x536.png" alt="Hallow App - How to Pray With Music " class="wp-image-8469" style="width:768px;height:402px"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Below, we offer 5 steps to pray with music, no matter the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-choose-your-song-nbsp">1. <strong>Choose your song.&nbsp;</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the app, we now have several kinds of music suitable for different kinds of prayer! You can find our new Music section with over 100 songs and 14 albums available in the Meditate tab. From Catholic singer-songwriter Kat Hammock’s Hymns (exclusive to Hallow Music) to acoustic worship with Brother Isaiah to Harpa Dei's traditional chant, there is something for everyone. In prayer with music, we recommend starting with something you know or something that sounds interesting to you.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-take-a-few-deep-breaths">2. <strong>Take a few deep breaths</strong>.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If ever you are overwhelmed, you can let the words or notes of the music be your voice. Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself for the song's length to whatever it is God wants to show you. Depending on what you need at that moment, some words might stick out to you. Other times, the tune might carry you to a more peaceful place. Many of us are working from home these days, and music serves as a peaceful start, background, or break throughout the day. It helps you focus but isn’t distracting.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-listen-to-the-melody-and-or-read-the-text-nbsp">3. <strong>Listen to the melody and/or read the text.&nbsp;</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you are struggling to find a way to speak with God, start with a song you know. It might be “Be Thou My Vision” or “The First Noel” this Christmas. Find somewhere comfortable to sit or peaceful to walk and tune into the music. Notice the rhythm and note the lyrics of the song. As you begin to submerge yourself in the music, see if any of the words speak to you in a particular way. Think of this as imitating the practice of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> with your chosen song. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-let-the-music-lead-you-into-a-conversation-with-god">4. <strong>Let the music lead you into a conversation with God.</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Music can help bring focus and calm to your day, even during other forms of prayer. For example, we recommend listening to the instrumental music on the app, such as Sean Beeson’s <em>Give Me Jesus </em>album (a Hallow Original), during adoration. As you rest with the Blessed Sacrament, virtually or in person, be drawn deeper into prayer through familiar melodies that help you to focus on the presence of Our Lord. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We encourage you to turn to prayerful lyrics, such as those in the album<em> Canticum Novum</em> (2019) by CMI Chant, when you need to sing, cry, smile, or find peace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-sing-along-or-don-t">5. <strong>Sing along (or don’t)</strong>. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lastly, remember praying with music doesn’t have to be so serious. You might find some of our music better suited for <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/falling-asleep-with-god/">listening before bed</a> or during a quiet moment in your day; the album <em>In Prayer</em> (2017) by ambient artist Salt of the Sound is great for this. With other songs, don’t be afraid to sing or hum along! Singing along is also a great way to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-kids/">pray with kids</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css","className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Hallow, you can pray with a variety of music from Harpa Dei's Chant Rosary to several albums by Brother Isaiah. There's something for all music tastes in the app — from upbeat tunes to more peaceful, classical music. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also have a Summer Praylist, featuring bright and peaceful songs, to help you relax in the light of the Son. We look forward to praying through music with you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray with Hallow Music</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-related-prayers">Related Prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">How to Pray the Lord's Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">How to Pray the St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">How to Pray the Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope Hallow Music brings you calm, peace, and joy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => How to Pray With Music [post_excerpt] => Encounter God in music throughout your day. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4584 [post_author] => 19 [post_date] => 2020-09-30 18:37:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-09-30 18:37:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Do you remember the first time you fell asleep while praying?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For me, it happened when I was about 16 years old. My job at the time required me to wake up at 4 a.m. (not an easy task for a teenager) and spend my entire day working outside mowing lawns, weeding garden beds, trimming bushes, and spreading mulch. It was intense and difficult work, and by the end of the day I was exhausted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One blistering summer day, I didn’t finish working until 4 or 5 in the afternoon. When I got back to the shop to put away my equipment, all I could think about was going home and going to bed. But I’d made a habit of visiting our local parish every day after work. The church was just around the corner from our shop, and I’d been helping to transform one of the sacristies into a Perpetual Adoration chapel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Reluctantly, I decided to go and spend 15 minutes in prayer before heading home. Since the adoration chapel wasn’t yet finished, I sat in a pew toward the front of the main body of the church. I was so tired I had no words for the Lord, so I rested my head on the pew in front of me and listened for His voice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE MORE:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/">Bible bedtime stories</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When I awoke sometime later, there was a line of drool dripping from my mouth to the church floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thank God no one else was in the church! Despite the emptiness, I still felt embarrassed at my lack of decorum. And I felt guilty for falling asleep during prayer. I hastily ended my prayer time and headed home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It wasn’t until later that year that I discovered the teachings of the saints on falling asleep during prayer. One saint in particular resonated with me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What St. Therese Taught Me</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Later that same summer, a one-woman dramatization of the life of St. Therese of Lisieux came to my parish. I sat across the aisle from the same pew in which I’d fallen asleep just weeks before.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I was enthralled by the play, captivated by the story of this “little” saint who was so real and honest about her struggles and victories in the spiritual life. And as hard as it would be for a 16-year old boy to admit, I was in tears by the end of it — both times I saw it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One thing in particular jumped out at me: St. Therese’s insights about falling asleep during prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Little Flower openly admitted she struggled to stay awake during the Liturgy of the Hours, her personal prayer time, and her thanksgiving after receiving Holy Communion. But her tendency to doze off didn’t bother her:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>I should be distressed that I drop off to sleep during my prayers and during my thanksgiving after Holy Communion. But I don’t feel at all distressed. I know that children are just as dear to their parents whether they are asleep or awake…. I just think that God “knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:14)</p></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When I first heard these words, I thought wryly, “Sometimes children are dearer to their parents when they’re asleep than when they’re awake.” It wasn’t until I became a father myself that I experienced the truth in my observation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Children In the Father’s Arms</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I have a 5-year-old daughter. She’s my little princess and the joy of my life. She has diamond blue eyes, wispy blond curly hair, baby cheeks and a sweet little voice. She’s loving and affectionate. She’s also quite rambunctious and willful. When she’s excited, she gets very loud, which means she’s almost always loud. If she doesn’t want to hear something, she just walks away. She showers me with hugs and kisses one minute, then gets angry and shouts, “Don’t touch me!” the next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I’ll admit I often breathe a sigh of relief when she finally drifts off to sleep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Why?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Because the house gets quiet, for one thing. But when she’s asleep, she’s completely docile and trusting. I can pick her up and put her in bed without her fighting me. In fact, she wraps her arms around me and trustingly allows me to carry her. When I lay her down on her bed, she pulls me close, wraps herself in my arms and snuggles next to my heart, knowing that she’s in a completely safe and loving environment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is the kind of loving and trusting relationship we ought to have with God — even when we’re asleep!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When Pope Francis visited the U.S. in 2015, he made headlines for dozing off during his first Mass on U.S. soil. Was he mortified for publicly snoozing during this historic Mass?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Not at all!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Instead, he reminded us that we are all children in the arms of our heavenly Father: “This is one of the many ways in which the name of God becomes sanctified, feeling like a child in His arms,” he said. “I am before God like a child in the arms of his father.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We ought to strive to have such a close and intimate relationship with our Father that we feel perfectly comfortable falling asleep “in His arms” during prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Now, none of this is meant to say that it’s okay to fall asleep every time we pray. We must strive to dedicate time in the morning and throughout the day to pray. </strong>But what if the next time we lay down at night with the anxieties of our day swirling in our heads, or wake up in the middle of the night and stare at the ceiling…what if instead of turning to secular sleep apps or sleeping pills, we turn instead to God: ‘Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.’ (Mt. 11:28)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The folks over at the&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c6e84512"><strong>Hallow app</strong>&nbsp;</a>have built an amazing tool that can help us to build a nighttime routine that is both peaceful and spiritual with audio guided Catholic prayers and meditations. We can close our days with Night Prayer (Compline) from the Liturgy of the Hours, an Examen, or Bible Stories from Scripture.&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c6e84512"><strong>Download the app here</strong></a>&nbsp;and let God lead you to sleep “like a child in the arms of his father.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Is it okay to fall asleep while praying? [post_excerpt] => Phillip reflects on the comfort God gives us as our Father. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => is-it-okay-to-fall-asleep-while-praying [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2021/01/11/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/ [post_modified] => 2022-04-04 00:29:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-04-04 00:29:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=4584 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4065 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2020-09-24 13:50:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-09-24 13:50:13 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A Holy Hour is a devotion in which we spend one hour in prayer, dedicating that time to be with Jesus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-a-holy-hour">What is a Holy Hour?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-origin">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Holy Hour tradition officially goes back to 1674 when Christ appeared to <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-margaret-mary-alacoque" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Margaret Mary Alacoque</a> multiple times over a 13 month period. Christ's appearances to this saint emphasized his human heart - how he loves as <em>both</em> human and divine. Christ instructed Alacoque to spend an hour every Thursday evening meditating on His <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/religion/commentary-what-gethsemane-teaches-us-about-suffering/2014/04/14/53d4ec84-c412-11e3-9ee7-02c1e10a03f0_story.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sufferings</a> in the <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A36-46+&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Garden of Gethsemane</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Matthew 26:36</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the Gospel of Matthew, we learn that Jesus and his disciples went to Gethsemane after the Last Supper. He shared his suffering and grief with them, knowing of His crucifixion the next day. So, Jesus went to pray, but He asked His disciples to stay awake with Him. When he returned, however, He found the disciples asleep. "So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?" (Mt 26:40). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When we make a Holy Hour, we remain and stay awake with Jesus. It’s a powerful and beautiful way to grow closer to Him. Holy Hours are commonly done in <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/eucharistic-devotion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adoration</a> of the Blessed Sacrament, but you could make a Holy Hour at any time: in a church, your home, or even outside in nature.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":25192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/HolyHour"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Holy-Hour-1920x960-v3-1-1024x512.png" alt="" class="wp-image-25192"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-make-a-holy-hour-in-prayer">Why make a Holy Hour in prayer?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To put it simply, we make a Holy Hour to be present with God. When Christ was in agony in Gethsemane, he turned to prayer. In our own agony, suffering, or even gratitude, we can also turn to prayer as Christ did. In his book, <em>Treasure in Clay</em>, the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen writes, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I keep up the Holy Hour to grow more into his likeness ... We become like that which we gaze upon. Looking into a sunset, the face takes on a golden glow. Looking at the Eucharistic Lord for an hour transforms the heart in a mysterious way as the face of Moses was transformed after his companionship with God on the mountain. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Venerable Fulton J. Sheen</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this passage, Sheen refers to God's appearance to Moses at the <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%203&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">burning bush</a>. He reminds us that prayer is like talking with God face-to-face, just like God did with Moses on Mount Sinai. The same goes for our time in a Holy Hour. Even if we aren't in <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">Eucharistic Adoration</a>, we hope that the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a> will lead us to meet God face-to-face during this time in prayer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-do-we-make-a-holy-hour">When do we make a Holy Hour?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can make a Holy Hour anytime, anywhere. While traditionally Holy Hours have been made in Adoration, you don't need to be in the presence of the Eucharist to pray for a full hour. The most important part of making a Holy Hour is preparing yourself to spend the <em>full</em> hour with God. You might have to wake up early, stay up late, or you could even use your lunch break to make a Holy Hour — whatever you choose, make sure you're setting yourself up for a peaceful sixty minutes of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-christian-meditation/">meditation</a> with God. </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/HolyHour">Pray a Holy Hour on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-holy-hour"><strong>How to Pray: Holy Hour</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are many ways to pray a Holy Hour! You might read Scripture, listen to worship music, journal, or you might simply sit and talk with God, Or you can pray with a combination of all the above. Below we’ve written out the outline we use for the Holy Hours on Hallow as a guide:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-0-8-minutes-enter-into-prayer"><strong>0-8 Minutes: Enter into Prayer</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Get comfortable and begin your prayer. We like to begin with some deep breathing to settle our hearts and minds. In Hallow, we pray a short prayer here to collect ourselves with, such as "Come, Holy Spirit," a Psalm, or the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Lord's Prayer</a>. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-8-18-minutes-adoration"><strong>8-18 minutes: Adoration</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Next, spend ten minutes simply adoring God. If you’re praying before the Blessed Sacrament, gaze at Jesus and let Him gaze back at you. Rest in wonder at who God is and how He invites you to know Him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-18-25-minutes-contrition"><strong>18-25 minutes: Contrition</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spend a few minutes asking the Holy Spirit to reveal where you have fallen short and where you might need to ask for God’s mercy. Resolve to go to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation/">Confession</a> as soon as you’re able.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-25-45-minutes-contemplation"><strong>25-45 minutes: Contemplation</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is the core of the Holy Hour - time spent in contemplation of God. In this part of your prayer, you can sit in silence. Other ways or prayer you’ll find in the Hallow App are meditating on the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, praying with Scripture through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina,</a> the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/">Stations of the Cross</a>, and we also have a few led meditations; our current favorite is meditating on the questions Jesus asks throughout the Gospels.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-45-50-minutes-thanksgiving"><strong>45-50 minutes: Thanksgiving</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spend some time thanking God for the gifts in your life.&nbsp;This might be something big, such as a new friendship or job, or it might be something small, like your <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayer-as-a-morning-cup-of-coffee/">coffee</a> in the morning or the nice walk you took yesterday afternoon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-50-55-minutes-petition"><strong>50-55 minutes: Petition</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Turn to God with the cares and concerns of your heart, those close to you, and all the needs of people throughout the world. Entrust everything to God.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-55-60-closing"><strong>55-60: Closing</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We keep these last few minutes open for you to say any last things to God and make a resolution that came out of your prayer: how is God calling you to act, think, change, pray? What can you take away from this time spent with Him? Then close your time in prayer with an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Our Father</a> or any prayer that is on your heart.</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="">Hallow offers 8 different Holy Hour (a full sixty minutes in the app) prayers and meditations in the Holy Hour Praylist:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Words of Jesus (Scripture)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Be still (Psalms)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I Will Be With You (Scripture)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Instrumental Prayer (Music)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sit With Jesus (Meditation)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bread of Life (Lectio Divina)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Joyful Mysteries (The Rosary)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Download Hallow today to pray with these Holy Hour meditations (and so much more) with a 14-day free trial!</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/HolyHour">Pray a Holy Hour on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope these prayers will help guide you through this beautiful devotion to Christ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Prayer Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-sacred-heart-novena/">Sacred Heart Novena</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-our-father/">Our Father Prayer</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 --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Pray While Making a Holy Hour [post_excerpt] => Dedicate a full hour in prayer to God. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4011 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2020-08-23 13:53:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-08-23 13:53:47 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-the-54-day-novena">What is the 54 Day Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-origin">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Originated in the late 19th century in Naples, Italy, the 54 Day Novena is attributed to a young girl suffering from an illness thought to be incurable. Calling on Mary for help, Mary appeared to her and promised her healing if she prayed three <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novenas</a>. The girl did so, and was miraculously healed. In a later apparition, Mary specified that the full prayer should have 3 novenas in petition, and 3 novenas in thanksgiving.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>"Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!"</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-petition">The petition</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The 54 Day Novena is a beautiful devotion that consists of saying a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> for 54 days in a row (with a few extra prayers within the Rosary). A novena means praying 9 days in a row, so the 54 Day Novena is, in essence, 6 novenas: the first 3 novenas over the first 27 days are said in petition - asking Mary for her prayers for a particular intention. The remaining 3 novenas said over the last 27 days are in thanksgiving, whether or not you received what you brought to prayer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-breakdown-of-the-novena">Breakdown of the novena</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul id="block-53f6abb1-5a6e-4b9f-a34e-35f50344fe1c" class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>54 days</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6 novenas: 3 in petition (27 days), 3 in thanksgiving (27 days)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>3 sets of mysteries<!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For each novena you’ll say each set of mysteries 3 times in this order: <a href="https://www.marian.org/mary/rosary/joyful.php">Joyful</a>, <a href="https://www.marian.org/mary/rosary/sorrowful.php">Sorrowful</a>, <a href="https://www.marian.org/mary/rosary/glorious.php">Glorious</a> — Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious — Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The <a href="https://www.marian.org/mary/rosary/luminous.php">Luminous</a> mysteries weren’t around when the 54 Day Novena started — though you certainly can include them if you’d like!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-pray-the-54-day-novena">Why pray the 54 Day Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This novena is a prayer for all seasons of life. You can pray the 54 Day Novena when you are suffering yourself, you're making a big decision, you're looking for work, or simply looking to grow closer to Mary. Suffering comes in many forms, but so does healing. We pray this beautiful devotion to grow in relationship with Mary and trust in the Lord — maybe even in hope of a <a href="http://www.54daynovena.com/Fifty%20Four%20Day%20Novena.pdf">miracle</a> like the young girl from Naples. However, we know that prayer is <em>not</em> magic — many of us will pray this novena and not have our prayers answered in the way we hoped. We pray this 54 Day Novena in the hopes that no matter what, God’s will may be done.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-do-we-pray-the-54-day-novena">When do we pray the 54 Day Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray this prayer in times of suffering, hope, and need when we can dedicate time and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/patience/">practice patience</a> for 54 days of praying with the Blessed Mother. Some people like to begin or end on a <a href="https://www.marian.org/mary/feastdays.php">Marian feast day</a>, but any day will do. It’s often helpful to have a partner to pray with to keep each other accountable — you could even <a href="https://intercom.help/hallow-inc/en/articles/3949390-overview-of-hallow-family-groups">make a group</a> in Hallow!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is a powerful prayer, but can be complicated to follow. Below, we’ve laid out how to pray the 54 Day Novena, but know you can join this prayer in the Hallow App and let us guide you through each day’s prayer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-54-day-novena"><strong>How to pray: 54 Day Novena</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":8129,"width":768,"height":402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/XznbTYsBupb"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/54-Day-Novena-New-Media-1024x536.png" alt="54 Day Rosary Novena calendar - Hallow App" class="wp-image-8129" style="width:768px;height:402px"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">54 Day Novena Calendar: 27 days in Petition, 27 days in Thanksgiving.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-joyful-mysteries">Joyful Mysteries</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opening-prayer">Opening prayer</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The first 27 days are in petition:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys, each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee, thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The second 27 days are in thanksgiving:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys, each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces. and Mother of all who invoke thee! thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-apostles-creed-our-father-3-hail-marys-glory-be">The Apostles' Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be </h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>During each mystery, there is a unique prayer after each decade:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Visitation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Nativity – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Presentation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of obedience to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hail-holy-queen">Hail Holy Queen</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-closing-prayer">Closing Prayer</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In petition (first 27 days):<em> Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this spiritual communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me my request.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In thanksgiving (last 27 days): <em>Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for my request which thou in thy love hast obtained for me.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sorrowful-mysteries">Sorrowful Mysteries</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opening-prayer-0">Opening Prayer</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The first 27 days are in petition:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, blood red roses to remind thee of the passion of thy divine Son, with Whom thou didst so fully partake of its bitterness, each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The second 27 days are in thanksgiving:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses blood red roses to remind thee of the passion of thy divine Son, with Whom thou didst so fully partake of its bitterness each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-apostles-creed-our-father-3-hail-marys-glory-be-0">The Apostles' Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>During each mystery, there is a unique prayer after each decade:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Agony in the Garden – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of resignation to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Scourging at the Pillar – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of mortification and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Crowning with Thorns – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Carrying of the Cross – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of patience in adversity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Crucifixion – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of love of our enemies and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hail-holy-queen-0">Hail Holy Queen</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-closing-prayer-0">Closing Prayer</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In petition (first 27 days):<em> Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this spiritual communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request).</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In thanksgiving (last 27 days):<em> Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-glorious-mysteries-nbsp-nbsp">Glorious Mysteries &nbsp;&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opening-prayer-1">Opening Prayer</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The first 27 days are in petition:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, full-blown white roses, tinged with the red of the passion, to remind thee of thy glories, fruits of the sufferings of thy Son and thee, each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The second 27 days are in thanksgiving:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses full blown white roses, tinged with the red of the passion, to remind thee of thy glories, fruits of the sufferings of thy Son and thee each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-apostles-creed-our-father-3-hail-marys-glory-be-1">The Apostles' Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>During each mystery, there is a unique prayer after each decade:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Resurrection – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of faith and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Ascension – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of hope and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Descent of the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a> – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Assumption of Mary – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with Christ and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Coronation of the Blessed Mother – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with thee and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hail-holy-queen-1">Hail Holy Queen</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-closing-prayer-1">Closing Prayer</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In petition (first 27 days): <em>Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this spiritual communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request). Hail Mary …</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In thanksgiving (last 27 days): <em>Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>We look forward to praying the 54 Day Novena with you on Hallow!</strong></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/XznbTYsBupb">Download Hallow to pray the 54 Day Novena</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-download-print-or-share-how-to-pray-54-day-novena-with-friends-and-family">Download, Print, or Share "How to Pray: 54 Day Novena" with Friends and Family!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":8131,"width":451,"height":1024,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/54-Day-Novena-Infographic-451x1024.png" alt="How to pray - 54 Day Rosary Novena - Hallow App " class="wp-image-8131" style="width:451px;height:1024px"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">How to Pray: 54 Day Novena</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-related-prayers">Related Prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">the </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">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 </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">Prayer</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 </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary">Hail </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Mary</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 Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => How to Pray the 54 Day Rosary Novena [post_excerpt] => Pray 27 Rosaries in petition and 27 Rosaries in thanksgiving. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3134 [post_author] => 13 [post_date] => 2020-07-01 15:46:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-07-01 15:46:25 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One of our favorite saints on the Hallow team is <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Teresa of Ávila</a>. She said prayer is “nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">At Hallow, this vision of prayer inspires us. But we also know that building a friendship with God - like all friendships - can be scary. It takes trust, accountability, forgiveness, humor, and patience. On top of that, talking about your relationship with Christ <em>with others</em> can be even more daunting.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><a href="#discussion-tips">Tips to help you talk to your family &amp; friends about prayer</a></li><li><a href="#hallow-community-groups">Community Prayer Groups on Hallow</a></li><li><a href="#Related-Guides">Related Guides</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="discussion-tips">Tips to help you talk to family and friends about prayer </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your conversations. </strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus encourages his disciples that when they are put on trial, the Holy Spirit will speak through them (Luke 12). God sent the Holy Spirit to be our Advocate and friend. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus formed the Church, gave us the witness of the Saints, and finally - the witness of each other, to show that a friendship with God was not only possible but worth pursuing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Holy Spirit wants us to ask for help and to let Him work through us. Before and during any conversation, you can simply ask, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">“Come, Holy Spirit”</a> and have faith that you are not alone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Ask others what they are struggling with </strong>in this season of life. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We all have a hard time discussing the tough stuff, including prayer; it’s easier to discuss the weather than to discuss life’s anxieties. But most people are open to talking about themselves; they just need to be asked.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some ideas for questions to guide these conversations:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><em>How are you actually doing?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>What is challenging about life right now?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How do you deal with stress?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How is your heart?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How is your relationship with God?&nbsp;</em></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The most important part is to <em>listen</em> - try not to jump in with too much advice or your own experience; let them take center stage.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Being a good friend to God means taking time to listen to what he has to say to us. The same goes for our friends and family on earth. Accompanying people through the struggles in their lives shows that you love them and makes talking about prayer much more authentic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WUBcWbAYGviNVUZSw9hRyJYW_q2LIaG__iUw_C1ZCpYbqC6HCVPZ-OQlCq1DYRPv1GL-fZJSXhqxqih2cUKrl39EgRHeywO5rahQ6HeNvWH82QPqEactPypOPUG0bVmK-abJ732V" alt=""/><figcaption>(Image: Robert Zünd, Gang nach Emmaus [Public domain])</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Be willing to share your own struggles, especially with prayer. </strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Of course, share the joys of your faith and prayer life, but also be open to sharing the parts you wrestle with. Maybe you are great at a daily discipline of prayer but find it hard to keep your mind quiet. Perhaps you are in a season where you don’t feel God’s presence with you. Maybe you are overwhelmed and can barely make time to pray.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Often what holds people back from a relationship with God is their fear that they won’t be “good” at prayer or that God wants perfect people. Share about God’s love and forgiveness in your own life, and gently remind them that God loves them beyond what they can imagine and that prayer can begin with something as simple as one minute a day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Other reasons friends and family may have trouble with prayer are genuine doubt about questions of faith and dealing with ways the Church has hurt them or someone they know. This is where listening comes in again.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You don’t need to be an expert in explaining every theological concept or answer for wrongs the Church has done, but offering friends and family a space to voice frustrations and sharing any doubts you have had can go a long way. Talking about prayer can be a great first step to healing past hurts and growing closer to God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Offer to pray with them. </strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Beginning a prayer habit is hard! “Where do I start? What type of prayer? How does it all work?”&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When these questions arise with friends and family, offer to pray with them. Make it simple and related to the struggles they are facing. You can choose a challenge from Hallow, a praylist, or one of our Family Prayers for the morning, dinnertime, or evening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A great way to keep the conversation around prayer is to start a Hallow Family in the app. We’ve already seen the introduction of Hallow Families have a significant impact on peoples’ prayer lives: after joining a Family, users complete 65% more prayers per week compared to those who aren’t in a prayer family. People who download Hallow for the first time through a Family invitation are 2x more likely to complete their first prayer in the app than those who don’t receive a group invitation.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Being in a community makes a difference in how it helps people feel included and motivated and keeps the conversation of faith open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope to help folks with this through our Community Prayer Groups on the app. Read below to learn about how you can pray with your friends and family on Hallow:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="hallow-community-groups">Community Prayer Groups on Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We know how important it is to share our faith with others, discuss reflections, request a prayer intention, and hold each other accountable to our individual prayer goals, so we included these new functionalities in revamping Hallow Prayer Groups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>As a reminder, you can access your Groups right from the Home Screen by tapping the 3-circle button in the top right of the screen. From here, you can choose to either join a group with a code or&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.com/groups/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">create a new one.</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Prayer Group Update 1: Chat</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’ve repeatedly heard from our Prayer Group users that they’d like a way to post discussion questions, observations, and general messages within the Group without having to add an intention or reflection. Like any messaging app, you can now type a note to your friends and family to discuss any faith-based topics that come to mind.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Prayer Group Update 2: <strong>Replies &amp; Reactions</strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether someone posted a meaningful reflection on a prayer, requested a specific intention, or checked in to let you know their mood, it is natural to want to respond to them directly without creating your own post. You can now reply to any post directly within your Prayer Group - you can write a personal message for your friend, or for a quicker response, you can select 1 of 5 emojis to let them know you’re thinking of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Prayer Group Update 3: <strong>Profile Images</strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For years now, our little halo-bearing mascot, whom we call Harold the Herald, has been the face of Hallow. He’s featured on the app icon and our website and has starred in many of our illustrations. In the hopes of allowing you to bring some of your personality to your Group, we’ve given Harold over 20 new outfits for you to choose from, in addition to several other fun icons and art. Ours is the Holy Ghost Herald! Let us know your favorite!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Prayer Group Update 4: In-App Notifications</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We heard from folks in the past that it can be challenging to see when there is activity within one of your Prayer Groups. At the same time, we wanted to make sure these notifications wouldn’t be too loud or distracting or take away from our focus on peace within the app. As a happy medium, we added a place to store notifications next to your Groups. The notifications will summarize activity across all of your groups, and a small red dot will appear on the button if you have any unread messages. To make it even easier to respond, tapping on a notification will take you straight to the post within the Group where it was posted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="Related-Guides">Related Guides </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-introduces-daily-gospel-widget/">Hallow’s Daily Gospel Widget</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">The Eucharist: Catholic Guide to Adoration</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-hope/">Prayers for Hope</a></li><li><a href="Confession: The Sacrament of Penance">Confession: The Sacrament of Penance</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We are not meant to walk this journey of life alone, and while building a community of faith is hard work, it is also holy work.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope these tips help as a jumping-off point, and we will be back with more ideas for how to share your faith with others. Know that we are here to talk through anything with you and hold you all in prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://hallow.app.link/7e4FOaWGAub">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Talk to Your Family and Friends About Prayer [post_excerpt] => Tips and encouragement as you share your faith with family and friends. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4022 [post_author] => 13 [post_date] => 2020-06-20 14:02:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-06-20 14:02:49 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The simple ACTS prayer model guides us in speaking with God in prayer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I call upon you; answer me, O God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Turn your ear to me; hear my speech.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Psalm 17:6</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">What is the ACTS prayer model?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">ACTS is a simple, but powerful way to pray. The origin of this prayer model is unknown, yet it is used today frequently. We can even go back to the ancient prayers from the Bible, such as the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Lord's Prayer</a>, and other <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">saint prayers</a>, and see the model in action. ACTS stands for ...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A - Adoration</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>C - Contrition</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>T -Thankfulness</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>S - Supplication</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Why pray with ACTS?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The model helps us remember the steps of prayer, and act as a guide to open up our conversation with God. That's what <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/">prayer</a> is, after all! If you're new to prayer, this method might help you feel more comfortable in both talking with God freely and also resting in silence with Him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">When can I pray with ACTS?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray with ACTS anytime that suits you! While there's never a need to rush through prayer, this 4-step prayer method is a great way to spend a couple of minutes with God, whenever you can. In Hallow, you can follow the ACTS acronym in a minute reflection. If minute meditations are a way you like to pray, you can also learn the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-pirate-prayer/">Pirate Prayer</a> method, as well as the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-the-examen/">Examen</a>. </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 ACTS on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How to Pray the ACTS Prayer Model</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Begin with the Sign of the Cross.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>A - Adoration</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Begin your prayer in adoration and praise of God. Let yourself be filled with wonder at who God is and how He desires to be with you, always. If you want inspiration, you can pray with a Psalm of praise such as <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+100&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Psalm 100</a>, or <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+67&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Psalm 67</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>C - Contrition</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Next, ask the <a href="site:hallow.com holy spirit">Holy Spirit</a> to reveal to you your sinfulness and need for God’s mercy and grace. Name to God particular sins you need forgiveness for at this moment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>T - Thankfulness</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spend some time now thanking God for the gifts in your life. Try to notice the gifts you often take for granted.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>S - Supplication</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lastly, lift up your cares and concerns to God. Pray for the people in your life, for those who are suffering, for the needs of all people throughout the world. Ask God to show you who to pray for today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">Close in prayer</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">End your prayer with time in silence with God and an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Our Father</a>. Lastly, make the Sign of the Cross.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css","className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray ACTS on Hallow! For a short version, check out the Minute Reflection. If you’d like a longer version, you can find it in the Sleep tab &gt; Meditations. &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/blogdownload">Pray ACTS on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Pray With the ACTS Prayer Model (Adoration, Contrition, Thankfulness, Supplication) [post_excerpt] => Remind yourself the steps of prayer to guide your conversation with God. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4028 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2020-05-20 14:21:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-05-20 14:21:54 [post_content] => <!-- 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="#approaching-prayer-for-kids">How to Approach Prayer for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#morning-prayer-for-kids">Morning Prayer for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#nighttime-prayer-for-children">Nighttime Prayer for Children</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#childrens-bedtime-prayers">Children's Bedtime Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#simple-childrens-prayers">Simple Children's Prayers - Anytime and Meals</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#hallow-kids">Hallow Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Figuring out how to pray with kids can sometimes be difficult.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">However, instilling the habit of prayer into children at a young age can have a lifelong impact. The <a href="https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/children">USCCB reminds us</a> that “Parents are also the most effective catechists of prayer for their young children.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="approaching-prayer-for-kids" class="">Hallow can help. We’re sharing a few tips and resources–like Hallow Kids–to make this family time more manageable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Prayer for Kids: How to Approach It</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/How-to-Pray-1500-x-900-1-1024x614.png" alt="What to consider when praying with kids: Hallow" class="wp-image-10876"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying as a family is a hard habit to build in normal circumstances, let alone a global pandemic. Many of us have been home with more family time than usual. While this presents many challenges, it also brings with it the opportunity to pray together as we navigate this time.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We reached out to a number of families of all sizes and ages and asked for their wisdom in <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/">how to pray</a> together, with kids. Overwhelmingly they emphasized the importance of:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Praying Consistently</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s helpful to be consistent in both how <em>and</em> when you pray, so kids know what to expect every day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Introducing Creative Prayers</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Focus on saying prayers that ignite children’s imaginations and show them how to be quiet with God. This could be sharing gratitudes in a fun way, drawing a picture for God, or any other ways that work for your kids.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Making Prayers for Kids Approachable</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying within a manageable time frame of prayer is important to keep kids engaged. For younger children, this is likely less than 5 minutes. For older children, 10-15 minutes of prayer might work. As you know that you might have to work to build up the length of time kiddos can stay engaged, we recommend starting with 1 minute of prayer and gradually adding more time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Being Open With Your Faith</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s crucial to be open about your faith — both the peace it brings you and the struggles you have. They might ask you some questions, so be patient and do your best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The home is the first place kids experience the love of God, and there is no better way for them to witness God’s love than through your example. The best way for children to get to know their heavenly Father and Holy Mother can be through the love and forgiveness of their parental figures on earth.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Even if you aim to be consistent, approachable, creative and open in the prayer life that you share with your children, the logistics of it can still be challenging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Anchoring your prayer around the existing structure of the day–and the natural opportunities for prayer that it provides–can be one way to build prayer with your children into busy schedules.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="morning-prayer-for-kids" class="">Here are ideas for different ways of praying throughout your day, but know that this is not supposed to be overwhelming; life is hard enough right now, without adding more to your plate. So, <strong>choose just one time of day and one type of prayer</strong>, and see what works best for your family.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Morning Prayer for Kids</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10877,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/How-to-Pray-1500-x-900-2-1024x614.png" alt="Morning prayer with children | Hallow" class="wp-image-10877"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Start your day with the Hallow’s Family Prayer Morning session, which includes a song, psalm, and time for you to talk about the day ahead.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pray together a simple “Come, Holy Spirit.”&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul id="nighttime-prayer-for-children" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Begin your meal time with grace and share how your day is going so far.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>If you have quiet time after lunch, encourage your kids to spend some time with Jesus. Give them religious <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/found-psalm-23-sally-lloyd-jones/9780310757504/pd/757504?en=google&amp;event=SHOP&amp;kw=childrens-books-0-20%7C757504&amp;p=1179710&amp;dv=c&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMItquiu6Wi6wIVEdvACh2RSgjOEAQYAiABEgJdOPD_BwE">books</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmondRodToys">saint blocks</a> to play with, or have them journal if they are older.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nighttime Prayer for Children</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The evening can be a great opportunity to weave in prayer with your children, starting with dinner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul id="childrens-bedtime-prayers" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Try Hallow’s Family Prayer Dinner session: includes grace and fun discussion questions to talk about together.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Make your own Litany of Saints: have each member of your family choose their favorite saints, write them down, and pray together “St. (fill in name), pray for us.”&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Children’s Bedtime Prayers</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pray this simple prayer: <em>Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; Thy angels watch me through the night, and keep me safe till morning’s light. Amen.&nbsp;</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Consider this short prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours: <em>Lord, give our bodies restful sleep and let the work we have done today bear fruit in eternal life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. — Amen.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Read Bible Bedtime Stories with Hallow Kids.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Choose a Hallow challenge to work through such as <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saints</a> (really popular with kids!) or <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-our-father/">Our Father</a>.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Choose a passage from the Bible to pray with imaginative prayer. The Nativity (Luke 2), Jesus walking on water (Matthew 14:22), and Jesus healing the paralytic (Mark 2) are all great ones to try. Read the passage a few times, ask kids to imagine themselves in the story, and talk about what it would have been like to be there.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Try Hallow’s Family Prayer Evening session, which includes Scripture, time to share intentions, and closes with the Salve Regina.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Check out Hallow’s sleep section! There are Sleep Bible Stories, Saint prayers, the Hail Mary quietly prayed on repeat, and other meditations. Start with the shortest lengths and pray together with your kids as you tuck them in.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10878,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/How-to-Pray-1500-x-900-3-1024x614.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10878"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="simple-childrens-prayers">Simple Children’s Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re looking for an “anytime” children’s prayer, we’ve got you covered. Consider the following simple children’s prayers that children can embrace regardless of the time of day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This prayer <a href="https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/childrens-prayer-image.pdf">from the USCCB</a> helps teach children the beauty of God’s creation:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Loving Father,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you for the many beautiful colors</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and languages of the world</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and for making all your children unique.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you for creating me in your image.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you for loving me and making me wonderful.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Help me to love like you.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Help me to share your love</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>with all the children you have made,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>for they are unique and wonderful.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>~ USCCB</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This short <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/thanksgiving-prayer/">prayer of thanksgiving</a> is easy for kids to remember and can work for any meal:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote" id="hallow-kids"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you, God, for this delicious food, Thank you, God, for all that’s good! Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hallow Kids–Your One-Stop Resource for Catholic Children’s Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited now to offer Hallow Kids–prayers and sessions designed specifically for children.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Highlighting our Hallow Kids prayers are our Bible Bedtime stories featuring, prominent Catholic actor Mario Lopez and Catholic comedian Jennifer Fulwiler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope that you and your children are able to feel peace, deepen your relationship with God, and sleep soundly every night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you're looking for how to pray for your kids, check out our guide on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-children-how-to-pray-for-your-child/">how to pray for your child (prayers for your children.)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Related Prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">How to Pray the Lord's Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">How to Pray the St. Thérèse&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 Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-week-for-kids/">Holy Week for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-before-an-exam/">Prayers Before an Exam</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/blogdownload">Download the Hallow app</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Pray With Kids - A Guide to Catholic Children’s Prayers [post_excerpt] => Learn how to pray together as a family. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4016 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2020-05-01 13:58:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2020-05-01 13:58:32 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A novena is a method of prayer in which we pray for the same petition or devotion for nine consecutive days. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Acts 1:14</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-a-novena">What is a novena? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-origin">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Catholic prayer practice likely originated from the "first novena" shared in the Acts of the Apostles. Before <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord/">Jesus ascended</a> into Heaven, the disciples gathered together to ask him about the restoration of Israel. Jesus said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority.^&nbsp;But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you,&nbsp;and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1: 7-8). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">So the disciples and Mary waited together, praying for the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a> to guide them. Finally, <strong>nine days later</strong>, the Holy Spirit came down on them. "When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together" (Acts 2:1). When the disciples prayed together for nine days for the coming of the Holy Spirit, they modeled the novena prayer method that is so popular today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-authorship">Authorship</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Many saints and other holy people have had novenas revealed to them by Christ or the Virgin Mary. For example, Christ revealed the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/21/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">Surrender Novena</a> to Father Dolindo Ruotolo (1882 - 1970), now a candidate for <a href="https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beatification</a>, to guide us in growing our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-trust/">trust</a> in God — to surrender to Him. Mary revealed the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54 Day Novena</a> to a young girl suffering from an illness thought to be incurable; this 54-day prayer is actually comprised of 6 novenas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Other novenas have been prayed for centuries with no author attributed to them, such as the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-spirit-novena-pentecost-novena/">Holy Spirit Novena</a>. This Novena is traditionally prayed for the nine days before Pentecost, praying for the descent of the gifts of the Holy Spirit: holy fear, piety, fortitude, knowledge, understanding, counsel, wisdom, and the Fruits of the Spirit. You can pray the Holy Spirit Novena with <a href="https://www.chika.church" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chika Anyanwu</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":8075,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Copy-of-Night-Pray-Blog-2-1024x536.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8075"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">You can find the Holy Spirit Novena in the Challenges tab on Hallow.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There is a wide variety of novenas to pray: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">with saints</a>, to grow closer to God, or for a particular intention on your heart. So whether you're looking to grow your trust in God or get to know a saint better, we promise you'll find one that works for 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/PrayNovena">Pray the Holy Spirit Novena</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-types-of-novenas"><strong>Types of novenas</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-anticipation">Anticipation</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray novenas in anticipation before or after a funeral, praying for the soul of the person who has passed away and asking God to be close to those who mourn them. This could be a saint's novena that they were close to or a novena to Christ, such as the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-sacred-heart-novena/">Sacred Heart Novena</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-preparation">Preparation</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope to prepare ourselves for the nine days leading up to a sacrament or another important day with these novenas. For example, some couples might pray a novena before their wedding day, or you might pray the <a href="https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-andrew-christmas-novena" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Andrew </a><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-andrew-christmas-novena/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas </a><a href="https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-andrew-christmas-novena" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Novena</a> leading up to the Birth of Jesus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-petition">Petition</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Novenas in petition ask God to answer a prayer or ask a specific saint for their intercession. First, identify your petition or intention for prayer. Then, select a saint associated with the subject matter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For example, you might pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-joseph-worker-novena">St. Joseph the Worker Novena</a> if you're praying about employment; we offer this novena in Hallow. If you are praying for peace and joy, the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/infant-jesus-of-prague-novena/">Infant Jesus of Prague Novena</a> helps us reflect on the Infant Jesus' words to Fr. Cyril: "“The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-penance">Penance</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These novenas are prayed as an act of penitence; we pray for nine days asking God for His mercy. They are often given as a penance after the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation/">sacrament of confession</a>. In Hallow, you can pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray/-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Novena</a> with Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in The Chosen. The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">St. Lucy Novena</a> is also great for those struggling with repentance and strength in their faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-pray-a-novena"><strong>Why pray a novena?</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray for novenas for a specific intention or grace, such as for a loved one, healing, forgiveness, clarity with a big decision, etc. However, they aren't magic. We cannot assume that our prayers will be answered immediately. And, sometimes, what we pray for isn't exactly what we need. Rather, we pray novenas to grow in <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/patience/">patience</a> and place our trust in God, just as the Apostles prayed in anticipation of the Holy Spirit coming to them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray novenas to become disciples, growing in discipline and opening our hearts to God’s will. Whether our intention is answered or not, we finish the nine days in gratitude for God’s presence in our lives.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-do-you-pray-a-novena"><strong>When do you pray a novena?</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some novenas are prayed during specific times, such as the Divine Mercy Novena that begins on Good Friday. Traditionally, many people choose to pray novenas asking for a saint’s intercession on the nine days leading up to that saint’s feast day. If you're praying before a sacrament or event, you'll pray the novena for nine days before or after it. In truth, you really can pray a novena at any time. Novenas guide us to grow our trust in God — and that's something we need in all seasons of life. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-a-novena"><strong>How to pray: A Novena</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-identify-your-intention">Identify your intention.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Before you commit to praying for nine days, take some time to consider what your intention is for prayer. Are you looking to prepare yourself for an event spiritually? Or pray for a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you're simply looking for encouragement to develop a strong prayer habit. Remember: asking the Holy Spirit for guidance is never a bad idea! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-choose-a-novena">Choose a novena.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After you've taken some time to prepare yourself for prayer, select a novena that matches your intention. This might be a prayer for that specific intention, or it might be a novena to a saint who is known and loved in the subject you're struggling with or feeling gratitude for in this season of your life. Know that it doesn't have to be a "perfect" fit; by taking time each day to pray for a special intention will hopefully bring you clarity, peace and guide you to put your trust in God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dedicate-nine-days"><strong>Dedicate nine days</strong>.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Once you start a novena, dedicate time each day to being present with God and pray it with Him. Sometimes staying on track is difficult. We recommend setting aside a specific time and setting a reminder on your phone (or in Hallow) or adding it to your calendar for the nine days. You might also consider asking someone to pray the novena with you to hold each other accountable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-embrace-the-novena">Embrace the novena.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you set out on this prayer journey, try to embrace it each day fully. Each day might look a little different for you, but try to accompany your time in prayer with other acts of faith. This might be fasting from social media or gossip, or it could be doing a kind thing for someone else each day. Let these nine days of prayer transform you in more ways than just devoting the time to pray each day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-be-patient">Be patient. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Remember, novenas aren’t magic. If you come to the end of your novena and your prayers appear to be unanswered, know that God hears your prayers and loves you. And often, our prayers are not answered in the way we hoped. Ask for God’s help in trusting in Him and in desiring that His will be done.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css","className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Hallow, you’ll find the Surrender Novena, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novena-for-life/">Novena for Life</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-family-novena/">Holy Family Novena</a>, the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54 Day Novena</a>, the St. Joseph Novena, and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Novena</a>, and the Sacred Heart Novena with Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in The Chosen. As we continue to add more novenas to the app, we hope you'll start praying with 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/PrayNovena">Download Hallow to Pray a Novena</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Pray a Novena [post_excerpt] => Learn this traditional prayer method taking place over 9 days. 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