Am I the only one who likes to pray prayers written by others?

[Lady Bug]

The prayers I'm finding on these apps are nothing short of spectacular. I wish I knew who wrote some of them. They appear nothing short of inspired by the Holy Spirit. I wonder if they were written by canonized Saints or something, they're that good. My human brain could never conjure up the words and structures of those prayers on my own. I can't even name them all, the list of prayers on these apps are huge. But they're such phenomenal looking prayers that I don't feel my own prayers hold a candle to them.

 

[Job3315]

The prayers I'm finding on these apps are nothing short of spectacular. I wish I knew who wrote some of them. They appear nothing short of inspired by the Holy Spirit. I wonder if they were written by canonized Saints or something, they're that good. My human brain could never conjure up the words and structures of those prayers on my own. I can't even name them all, the list of prayers on these apps are huge. But they're such phenomenal looking prayers that I don't feel my own prayers hold a candle to them.

God love your prayers as well. He loves listening to the heart if His kids.

 

[Llleopard]

I just talk with God. I don't use a script when I talk with friends, and can't imagine using a script to talk to God....especially a script I didn't even write. Lots of people in my church feel comfortable with written prayers so you're not the only one, but I gotta say I don't understand the attraction!

 

[Michie]

The prayers I'm finding on these apps are nothing short of spectacular. I wish I knew who wrote some of them. They appear nothing short of inspired by the Holy Spirit. I wonder if they were written by canonized Saints or something, they're that good. My human brain could never conjure up the words and structures of those prayers on my own. I can't even name them all, the list of prayers on these apps are huge. But they're such phenomenal looking prayers that I don't feel my own prayers hold a candle to them.

There are some beautiful prayers out there. I do a lot of praying on my own as well.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

I believe that a healthy prayer practice comes in different phases. I used to love praying set prayers for many years, but now I tend to favor my own personal ones.
It comes and goes. Same goes for the rosary. I prayed it over and over in the past, but now? Not so much.

I prayed the rosary and I couldn't get myself to pick up the bible. Now it's the other way around.
Just flow with it is my advise

 

[Lady Bug]

I believe that a healthy prayer practice comes in different phases. I used to love praying set prayers for many years, but now I tend to favor my own personal ones.
It comes and goes. Same goes for the rosary. I prayed it over and over in the past, but now? Not so much.

I prayed the rosary and I couldn't get myself to pick up the bible. Now it's the other way around.
Just flow with it is my advise

I hate saying this but I actually struggle to have any feelings for the rosary; I don't know why. I had a fire for the Bible a few weeks ago, now I can't get myself to pick it up either. I hope my desire comes back.

 

[anna ~ grace]

I hate saying this but I actually struggle to have any feelings for the rosary; I don't know why. I had a fire for the Bible a few weeks ago, now I can't get myself to pick it up either. I hope my desire comes back.

We tend to go through phases. Sometimes I love praying, other times, I pray with my forehand squished into the table, with pretty much no enthusiasm, and almost no faith.

On the Rosary, try one decade per day. That's what I did for several months. Just one mystery. Work your way up from that, but give it a go.

 

[Lady Bug]

p.s. the problem started when I started Douay Rheims but I don't blame it on DR...for years and years I'd been entrenched in the KJV and even though they're SOOO similar that it's not even funny, my brain knows it's been out of its comfort zone for weeks.

 

[anna ~ grace]

p.s. the problem started when I started Douay Rheims but I don't blame it on DR...for years and years I'd been entrenched in the KJV and even though they're SOOO similar that it's not even funny, my brain knows it's been out of its comfort zone for weeks.

What about a KJV with all 73 books?

 

[Lady Bug]

What about a KJV with all 73 books?

I've thought about it and may consider it. But didn't you say that the KJV had a Protestant bias?

 

[anna ~ grace]

I've thought about it and may consider it. But didn't you say that the KJV had a Protestant bias?

It does. It definitely does. But, it's also 98% a really good translation.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

I've thought about it and may consider it. But didn't you say that the KJV had a Protestant bias?

Not to such an extent that it makes a real difference for a person rooted in catholicism. If you prefer it, then read it.
The best bible is the one that you actually read

I'm a theologian (or I will be once I've submitted my thesis) and I prefer a calvin one that I got. As long as one knows about the biases, it really doesn't matter.

I tend to prefer an older language as it leaves a certain reverence and dignity to scripture. I get all this from my Calvin bible, so I read it and I prefer it

I guess same goes for King James aswell, but for obvious reasons I tend to prefer reading in my native language.

 

[Beloved2018]

I prefer prayers that aren't 'mine' too. My favorite are the Psalms. But I like to memorize them. Best of both worlds I suppose. What apps are you using ?

The prayers I'm finding on these apps are nothing short of spectacular. I wish I knew who wrote some of them. They appear nothing short of inspired by the Holy Spirit. I wonder if they were written by canonized Saints or something, they're that good. My human brain could never conjure up the words and structures of those prayers on my own. I can't even name them all, the list of prayers on these apps are huge. But they're such phenomenal looking prayers that I don't feel my own prayers hold a candle to them.

 

[Beloved2018]

P.S. A practice of mine with regard to the rosary, is to substitute a name for 'sinner' at the end of each Hail Mary. It helps me keep my focus.

 

[Lady Bug]

I prefer prayers that aren't 'mine' too. My favorite are the Psalms. But I like to memorize them. Best of both worlds I suppose. What apps are you using ?

the Apps simply say "Catholic Prayers" and I have 3 apps that say that. they are Offline Apps. I wish there appeared to be a specific name for the apps but there aren't any. gosh I wish I could be of more help.

 

[Lady Bug]

the Apps simply say "Catholic Prayers" and I have 3 apps that say that. they are Offline Apps. I wish there appeared to be a specific name for the apps but there aren't any. gosh I wish I could be of more help.

One app icon is a camel color background, and a "hand" in it. Another icon is dark pink and white and the icon says Catholic Prayers on it. The third app, I realize I have barely touched, so I can't be of more help on that. Anyway, I got them from Google Play store. As I said, they are offline apps. Not sure if this will help...I really hope it does but I can't guarantee it lol.

 

[Beloved2018]

I'll find them. Thanks!

One app icon is a camel color background, and a "hand" in it. Another icon is dark pink and white and the icon says Catholic Prayers on it. The third app, I realize I have barely touched, so I can't be of more help on that. Anyway, I got them from Google Play store. As I said, they are offline apps. Not sure if this will help...I really hope it does but I can't guarantee it lol.

 

[Lady Bug]

I'll find them. Thanks!

I hope you do make sure you use the search terms "catholic prayers offline" for best results