"...it is precisely in prayer that we increasingly experience the presence of Jesus with us and in us. The more and better we pray with constancy, with intensity, the more we become like him, and he truly enters into our lives and guides them, bestowing joy and peace. And the more we know, love and follow Jesus, the more we feel the need to take time out in prayer with him, thus receiving serenity, hope and strength in our lives." ~Pope Benedict XVI, 9/5/12 Angelus Message
Ave Maria! Usually I insert a link to the Holy Father's messages, homilies, etc., but for some odd reason, right now I cannot locate his complete Angelus message of September 5. Perhaps it's Monday Morning Syndrome kicking in? Whatever, the above excerpt, which I've been ruminating upon for several days now, has been plenty sufficient to make me realize and appreciate more and more how truly wonderful it is to pray. We receive infinitely more than we give when we pray. Yes, what a precious gift the Holy Spirit gives us in enabling us to pray (Romans 8:26)! Today I pray that each one of us may always cherish and frequently use the splendid gift of prayer.
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