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As the most well-known of the five approved prayers, this is often simply called the "Fátima Prayer". [16] On that same day (June 13, 1917), Our Lady taught the children to say this prayer after each decade (a set of ten Hail Marys) of the Rosary. She also encouraged the children to continue daily recitation of the Rosary. [17]
Jesus himself gives a prayer to be repeated in Matthew 6:9, and Matthew 26:44 is noted to be repeating a prayer himself. This verse is read as a condemnation of rote prayer without understanding of why one is praying. Protestants such as Martin Luther have used this verse to attack Catholic prayer practices such as the use of rosaries. [5]
In the view of one commentator, it does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the living word. [2] Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. First a passage of Scripture is read, then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God. [3]
Versicle: Blessed be our God and Father: he hears the prayers of his children. Response: Lord, hear us. Versicle: We thank you, Father for sending us your Son: - let us keep him before our eyes throughout this day. Response: Lord, hear us. Versicle: Make wisdom our guide, - help us walk in newness of life. Response: Lord, hear us.
Recite these short daily prayers and powerful, inspirational scripture verses and faith devotionals to ask for strength and stress relief and to thank God.
The Divine Praises or Laudes Divinae (informally known as Blessed be God) is an 18th-century Roman Catholic expiatory prayer. It is traditionally recited during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It may also be said after having heard, seen, or inadvertently uttered profanity or blasphemy.
A second Hanukkah prayer they suggest is "Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
1. "Let Your goodness, Lord, appear to us, that we, made in your image, conform ourselves to it. In our own strength we cannot imitate Your majesty, power, and wonder