Do Penance - Daily Mental Prayer
“Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:2
How can you become holier based on this quote
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ENLIGHTENMENT PRAYER
My God, I firmly believe that Thou art everywhere present and seest all things...cleanse my heart from all vain, wicked, and distracting thoughts. Enlighten my understanding, and inflame my will, that I may pray with reverence, attention, and devotion.
REFLECTION
“Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:2
Reflect on the quote for a while
What does this quote mean to you?
Sit quietly and consider this:
How can you become holier based on this quote?
THANKSGIVING PRAYER
Almighty and eternal God, I adore Thee, and I thank Thee for all the benefits which Thou, in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, hast conferred upon me.
RESOLUTION
Based on this reflection, I resolve to avoid all sin, but especially: Sloth
Here is a related quote from Commandment 8 of the Shepherd of Hermas: “Restrain yourself in regard to evil, and do it not; but exercise no restraint in regard to good, but do it. For if you exercise restraint in the doing of good, you will commit a great sin; but if you exercise restraint, so as not to do that which is evil, you are practicing great righteousness. Restrain yourself, therefore, from all iniquity, and do that which is good.”
RESOLUTION PRAYER
My God, I offer Thee these resolutions; unless Thou deignest to bless them, I can not be faithful to them. I beseech Thee most earnestly to bless me, that I may serve Thee faithfully this day by a perfect devotedness to all my duties and a steadfast adherence to all my promises and good resolutions.
Thank You and God Bless +
And until next time … stay holy my friends!