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God is even kinder than you think.
St Theresa
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Happy First Day of April!
I took my mom to the doctor today. She is still not getting on top of her UTI infection. Sigh. But anyway she was glad for an excuse to go for a drive. We had a fun time because she was very talkative and making all sorts of comments on things as we went along. The funniest was as we were leaving the doctor's office she noticed people standing to the side, probably a nurse or something and she said to me, "What do you think they are doing? Probably watching us to make sure we don't go out with one of their spoons in our pocket!"
The other day when I took her to the doctor, (this is becoming a sort of regular thing) it was snowing. She stared at it for awhile as we drove along and then she said to me and to the weather. "I thought we were done with snow. I think this is totally unnecessary." And then as we drove some more, "I really think this is uncalled for." Sort of summed up my feelings exactly only I didn't express it so clearly.
Yesterday I promised to share with you Bishop Skylstad's introduction to my book - Today is the first of three parts.
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THE POWER OF PRAYER
By Bishop William S. Skylstad
Prayer means so many things, to so many people. I have been a priest now for nearly 50 years. Some of those years were spent in parish ministry; other years, educating and forming seminarians as they discerned their call to priesthood. As a spiritual director, I have walked with some remarkable individuals, humbled by the opportunity to share their quest for greater unity with God. In several parts of the country, I have had the honor of leading retreats, especially for groups of priests.
When all is said and done, in all of these circumstances, a fundamental question is asked and seeks a definitive answer: What is prayer? Closely following that is a second question, just as important: How do I pray?
In one sense, the answers are intensely simple. In another sense, the answers are as varied as the rich diversity of God?s creation that is manifested in humanity itself.
What is prayer?
Prayer is a relationship. It is the relationship between an individual and God, and it is the relationship between a group of individuals with one another as they seek a relationship, together, with God, in community.
We know that God wants this relationship with us. When people asked him how to pray, Jesus didn?t dismiss the question. He gave them ? and gave us ? a model of prayer that evokes familiarity and respect, that acknowledges our dependence on God while it gives us an opportunity to express our joy in speaking candidly with the One we call Father.
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We've decided to wait on the presales until the book is actually on its way to the printer. So stay tuned. That should be April 7th! We hope... we hope... we hope!
Blessings of Peace,
Sister Patricia and all the Sisters
Sr Patricia
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