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Prayer: Is it Party or Plea?

Prayer, is it party or plea? This may sound like a strange question to bring up, but it clearly defines the two “styles” of prayer. What exactly is a prayer? Is there a “right” way to pray? When do I pray and how?

The Many Acts Of Praying

Having been raised in a catholic household I learned the . . . → Read More: Prayer: Is it Party or Plea?

Is There Really Power in Prayer?

Prayer plays an important role in its relationship with our Heavenly Father. Bibles in more than 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” If God wants us to pray without ceasing, is important. If you want a healthy prayer life can be rewarding part of your life. Prayer is not unilateral, except for God, but is also . . . → Read More: Is There Really Power in Prayer?

Ave Maria and the Meaning of the Rose in Prayer

In the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries many christian worshipers offered rosaries or “roses” of prayer in verse. Their origin or parallel connect to Latin verses as well as German. Only fragments remain of these older text, but a complete manuscript exists from the 15th century.

The prayers are comprised in rhymed four-line stanzas, . . . → Read More: Ave Maria and the Meaning of the Rose in Prayer

“Sun” Day Music and Message of Possessing Happiness

Today we focus on the infinite light, connecting with Amitābha who is often called “The Buddha of Infinite Light.” Chanting “Amitabha” out loud would calm and purify our minds, bringing us closer to our own awareness of the infinite light.

It was said in the Dharmakara that any being who wishes to be born into Amitabha’s pure . . . → Read More: “Sun” Day Music and Message of Possessing Happiness

The Rosary – Counting Our Blessings

Rosary Beads are fairly commonplace and an important part of the catholic religion. They have been around for hundreds of years, but what do they mean. How do rosary beads play a part in catholic spiritual practices?

A rosary can be described as “prayer beads”. The Catholics are not the only ones who have used beads . . . → Read More: The Rosary – Counting Our Blessings

Prayer Beads and Rosaries – Traditions and Meanings

In the middle ages rosaries became a strong part of prayer. During those dark times many held dearly to stating the words Ave Maria, with some repeating the prayer 50 or more times as a gesture of devotion. In the earlier days, with such raw materials available to the common person, a rosary was often a . . . → Read More: Prayer Beads and Rosaries – Traditions and Meanings

Prayer: My Prayer Of Jabez

In the past 20 years, of all the prayers found in the Bible, the Prayer Of Jabez is among the very few of the most printed and quoted by Christians around the world. Unquestionably, it is a most beautiful prayer because God not only heard Jabez cry out, but answered his prayer and gave him what he asked for. This was not because Jabez had more faith than anyone else during that time, but because Jabez loved God with the same innocent love a child gives to a loving father. . . . → Read More: Prayer: My Prayer Of Jabez