Thursday 21 June

ST ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

Ecclesiasticus 48:1-14; Ps 97; Matthew 6: 7-15

Prayer

Jesus makes it clear that prayer requires our whole heart, mind and spirit.

Today I will concentrate on living according to the words Jesus taught us when he showed us how to pray to our father in heaven: acknowledging his holy name; stating my longing for his kingdom; striving to do his will; thanking him for his gifts; asking for his forgiveness; forgiving those who hurt me; and asking for his protection from all evil. Amen