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How to Pray, Part One:  Gratitude

10/13/2013

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Part One of Homily series on prayer:  Studies have shown that many Catholic do not pray.  For some it is because they do not believe in a “personal God.”  They think that God is an impersonal force who does not involve himself in our lives.  I can understand that such a belief is tempting, especially in today’s culture.  However, it goes against everything we read in the Bible.  We see from the beginning that God not only creates the world, but that he is deeply involved in the lives of his people.  His involvement is so profound that it culminates in God himself taking on human nature and becoming man in Jesus – in order to save us.

The Gospels for these four Sundays will help us understand how God is involved in our lives – and how we should respond to him.  
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Mike and Tina
10/13/2013 02:50:56 pm

Thank you, we enjoyed this very much and look forward to hearing the rest of the homilies in this series.

With Gratitude!
Mike and Tina

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Sheila Palaruan
10/13/2013 04:20:24 pm

Thanks, Fr. I always enjoy your homilies, and I am especially fond of this one. I needed to listen to it, as I am one of those Catholics that struggles with prayer a great deal. I will try this approach, to come to God with a grateful heart first. Thanks, again, Fr. I hope you know how loved and appreciated you are!

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Fr Bloom
10/17/2013 08:44:28 am

Thanks, Sheila & Tina - and Mike!

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ace
4/29/2014 07:00:31 am

Thank you for posting these! Just discovered and not a parishioner, but really appreciate -- and the examples you give resonate... : - )

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