Today’s Contemplation
In paragraph 2567 of The Catechism of the Catholic Church it states that “The living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer. In prayer, the faithful God’s initiative of love always comes first; our own first step is always a response. As God gradually reveals himself and reveals man to himself, prayer appears as a reciprocal call, a covenant drama. Through words and actions, this drama engages the heart.”
The following is an excerpt chosen from an OTL Prayer Journal of Patti Brunner.
4-26-2010
My child, whenever you call upon my Name and the power of the Holy Spirit in love I shall hear what you ask and give good gifts. The delay might have a purpose; the bondage of the particular heart may cause a partial block to the receipt of grace—but anyone who asks for prayer is not totally blocked. All these can be helped, be healed. Worry not about “how” to pray. Lift your voice to the Spirit to pray with you. The Father thus grants the blessings called upon by pure love. Your own love joins within the Spirit and in unity healing takes place. Intercession for others can also be effective, yet free will may cause some blockage—occasionally complete blockage—but know this: love is stronger than a “jack-hammer” in penetrating hardened hearts.