THE ULTIMATE PRAYER BOOK - One Bread, One Body, 3/3/2009

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009, St. Katharine Drexel

Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 34, Matthew 6:7-15
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THE ULTIMATE PRAYER BOOK

"This is how you are to pray." —Matthew 6:9

When we pray the "Our Father," we are praying part of the Bible (Mt
6:9-13). Consider extending this and make praying the Bible one of your
principal Lenten practices. Pray it word for word as far as possible. Just
change the words slightly to put them in the form of a prayer. For
example, you can pray the end of today's first reading: "Father, may Your
word that goes forth from Your mouth not return to You void but do Your
will, achieving the end for which You sent it" (see Is 55:11). Also, try
to personalize the prayer. For example, in the above prayer, you may pray:
"Father, may Your word to me concerning repentance from unforgiveness not
return to You void."

Sometimes you may not pray the Bible word for word, but it will inspire
you to pray for intentions and pray in ways you would have never thought
of otherwise. Furthermore, when you pray the Bible, you will be challenged
to repent. God's ways are often not our ways (Is 55:8). We will have to
deny ourselves, not do our will, and do God's will to pray the Bible.
Finally, when we pray the Bible, we will see our prayers answered, for we
will not be praying in our name but in Jesus' name (Jn 14:14). Pray the
Bible.

Prayer: Father, this Lent, may the Bible become my prayer book.

Promise: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are
crushed in spirit He saves." —Ps 34:19

Praise: St. Katharine Drexel, an abundantly wealthy heiress, gave not only
her money, but spent her life in evangelizing and serving underprivileged
American minorities.

(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "How to Pray the Bible," or
our tape on audio AV 82-3 or video V-82.)

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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from
February 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, August 11, 2008

The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be
free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or
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