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THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER AND TONIC OF SPIRITUALITY


Prayer is the direct communication with God who is always close to us . If God is so close to us why are you shouting as if he is far away? Why are you repeating the words as if he did not hear you the first time? Do you know that NO is a valid answer? Why then are you compelling God to answer yes always.  Always remember these when you pray:

1. Prayer nourishes the soul just as food nourishes the body

2. Prayer brings out the best of all virtues in a person whose life is a prayer to others

3. Prayer is a way of life, just as communication is a way of life

4. Prayer bridges the gap between God and man; between man and man

5. Prayer gives consolation, relieves burden, builds up faith and trust in God

6. Prayer makes one humble, because humility is the first attribute of spirituality; a person who lacks humility can never be spiritual. 

7. God is humility and humility is God. So, to be like God, is to be humble, and prayer helps to attain such a stage.

8. Prayer builds up confidence in oneself and God

9. St Theresa of Avila said that "our soul is the CASTLE OF THE LORD. A learned man once told St. Theresa that "a soul without prayer is like a person whose body or limb is paralysed; such person possess feet and hand, but cannot control them"


10. Prayer and meditation is the key to great spirituality. To meditate what you pray for, and to pray what you meditate on. 

This is a tonic of spirituality.

And may the almighty God bless you Father,  Son and Holy Spirit Amen 

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  1. Unknown18 June 2020 at 00:51

    Amen. May God give grant us the grace to always pray through Christ our Lord Amen.
    God bless you padre for nourishing us every morning with spiritual food.

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