6 Incredible Tips to Transform Your Prayer Life, According to this Catholic Sister

Michie · Jul 30, 2023

"There is not a single moment in your life when [God] does not look at you with love."

Do you want to improve your prayer life?

Sister Mary Grace, S.V., of the Sisters of Life discussed methods for improving our prayer lives at the Fellowship of Catholic University Students 2023 SEEK Conference in January.

Here's a snippet of her list:

1. Prayer is "the reason for our creation."

Prayer is not just "a good habit. (...) It is the matrix of our lives as Christians--the guide that lights the way. (...) It is a commitment "by reason of our creation; it is constant contact with Christ," but also election because we choose “the God who chose us first."

2. Prayer can change your day at any time.

"There is not a single moment in your life when [God] does not look at you with love."

You may feel lonely or misunderstood, but it's always a good time for "some time with God." It's like "hitting the pause button" and choosing to "be fully in the present," out of future plans and past worries.

3. Nobody wants you happier than God. Ask him what is necessary.

Many times the problem is not that we don't pray enough, but that we "give up" or "minimize" what we need.

In addition to "basic needs" and "legitimate desires," we must dive "deeper to the next level" of requests like inner peace, charity, and grace.

4. No matter how deep the abyss is, the light always shines.

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