1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (Garden Prayers)
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tell us about making prayer part of everything we do?
Garden Prayers
Rejoice always, pray constantly, and give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Constantly praying means making it part of everything we do. While working in the garden, for example, we could have a heart-to-heart conversation with God. Or we could use that time to pray a rosary for loved ones. One I like to pray is an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be for others as they come to mind. (November 2, 2020)
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna circa (1513-1514). We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
Bible verses are from the Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition.
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Job’s Tears seeds at harvest time in our garden are the subject of the Garden Prayers reflection.
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IN REVIEW
Rejoice always, pray constantly, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Constantly praying means making it part of everything we do. While working in the garden, for example, we could have a heart-to-heart conversation with God. Or we could use that time to pray a rosary for loved ones.