“Yahweh, God of gods, speaks, He summons the earth. From east to west, from Zion, perfection of beauty, He shines. Let our God come and be silent no more! Preceding Him, a devouring fire, round Him, a raging storm. He summons the heavens above and the earth to His people’s trial: Continue reading “Let us worship our Father in Spirit and in Truth”
Category: Praying to God
Prayer in ordeal
“Listen to me, Yahweh, and answer me, poor and needy as I am. Keep my soul: I am Your devoted one, save Your servant who relies on You. You are my God. Take pity on me, Lord, I invoke You all day long. Give Your servant reason to rejoice, for to You, Lord, I lift my soul. Lord, You are good and forgiving, most loving to all who invoke You. Continue reading “Prayer in ordeal”
Pray for wisdom
“God of our ancestors, Lord of mercy, who by Your word have made all things and in Your wisdom have fitted man to rule the creatures that have come from You, to govern the world in holiness and justice and in honesty of soul to wield authority, grant me Wisdom, consort of Your throne, and do not reject me from the number of Your children. For I am Your servant, son of Your serving maid, a feeble man, with little time to live, with small understanding of justice and the laws. Indeed, were Continue reading “Pray for wisdom”
When is the Consecration Prayer to the Father said?
The question was asked, “When is the prayer of consecration to the Divine Heart of God the Father said?” The answer is at any time. Whenever you wish to say the prayer, do so. No rules and regulations are involved although some say it daily as, like that, you are offering your day to the Father.
Meanwhile, for those who believe in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (e.g., Catholics, Orthodox), it is wise to sometimes say the prayer after confession, since the consecration leads to receiving the seal of the Father (Rv 3:10-12).
Why is an icon wonder-working?
You work wonders through created things, O Lord, while men have lost the gift of wonder working. You take fire and water for Your servants, while people refuse to serve You. To wood and metal You give Your power, while it is returned to You, despised by people. Through earth and grass You bestow mercy on Your chosen ones, while people make themselves too impure to Continue reading “Why is an icon wonder-working?”
You work wonders
You work wonders through created things, O Lord, while men have lost the gift of wonder working.
You take fire and water for Your servants, while people refuse to serve You.
To wood and metal You give Your power, while it is returned to You, despised by people.
Through earth and grass You bestow mercy on Your chosen ones, while people make themselves too impure to be channels of mercy. Continue reading “You work wonders”
How do we say the prayers of consecration to God the Father? – Response to a question
The question was posed, “How do we say the prayers of consecration to God the Father?” The answer is simple: just say the Consecration Prayer with genuine intent in your heart and mind. That is all. If you feel, for some reason, that you lack the latter, ask God with sincerity to grant you that particular grace. He will as He strongly desires all mankind to become re-consecrated to Him. Alternatively, Continue reading “How do we say the prayers of consecration to God the Father? – Response to a question”
To God our beautiful Father on Father’s Day 2013
The Divine Heart of God the Father Encompassing All Hearts 