Pray Like a Mom: Part One

Motherhood alters nearly every area of our lives. We sleep less, our meals are often cold, our time is not our own, not to mention our bodies. But our prayer lives often become completely unrecognizable. Today, Annie and Jolly will kick off a two-part series considering some practical ways we can actively include prayer in our daily lives in this wonderful, and often all-consuming vocation. 

Thomas Merton quote from Contemplative Prayer:  “By ‘prayer of the heart’ we seek God himself present in the depths of our being and meet him there by invoking the name of Jesus in faith, wonder and love.” 

CCC 2259: Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God

Scriptures for the Episode:

Isaiah 40:31:  But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Matthew 11:28: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Isaiah 40:29: He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength

Colossians 3:15: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which ]indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Colossians 3:17: Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Psalm 107:8: Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!

Psalm 69:30: I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with thanksgiving.

Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

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