Posts Tagged ‘confession’
How to Meditate from St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Here is an excerpt from a a sermon by St. Bernard of Clairvaux that teaches us how to meditate. Let us take our stand on the tower, leaning with all our strength on Christ, the most solid rock, as it is written: He has set my feet on a rock, he has guided my steps.…
Read MoreA Biblical Prayer of Confession
Are you having trouble finding the right words to say to confess that you have made mistakes, done the wrong things and need God to forgive you and help you have a fresh start? his prayer from the Bible verse in Psalm 32:1-7 is a powerful one to use as a personal prayer of confession.…
Read MoreBalancing Your Prayers Using Different Aspects or Parts of Prayer
In order to have a balanced prayer life we need to include a number of different types of things we say to God which make up the parts of prayer: thanksgiving, praise, adoration, confession, requests for protection from evil, intercession and petition. How to do this prayer practice: 1. Become aware that there are different…
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