How did Jesus pray?

Jesus’ life was one single prayer. At decisive moments (his temptation in the desert, his selection of the apostles, his death on the Cross) his prayer was especially intense. Often he withdrew into solitude to pray, especially at night. Being one with the Father in the Holy Spirit

—that was the guiding principle of his earthly life. [2600-2605]

How did Jesus learn to pray?

Jesus learned to pray in his family and in the synagogue. Yet Jesus broke through the boundaries of traditional prayer. His prayer demonstrates a union with his Father in heaven that is possible only to someone who is the Son of God. [2598-2599]

Jesus, who was God and man at the same time, grew up like other Jewish children of his time amid the rituals and prayer formulas of his people, Israel. Nevertheless, as the story of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple demonstrated (Lk 2:41ff.), there was something in him that could not be learned: an original, profound, and unique union with God, his Father in heaven. 

How are the Psalms important for our prayer?

The Psalms, along with the Our Father, are part of the Church’s great treasury of prayers. In them the praise of God is sung in an ageless way.

There are 150 Psalms in the →OLD TESTAMENT. They are a collection of songs and prayers, some of them several thousand years old, which are still prayed today in the Church community—in the so called Liturgy of the Hours. 

How did Moses pray?

From Moses we learn that “praying” means “speaking with God”. At the burning bush God entered into a real conversation with Moses and gave him an assignment. Moses raised objections and asked questions. Finally God revealed to him his holy name. Just as Moses then came to trust God and enlisted wholeheartedly in his service, so we too should pray and thus go to God’s school. [2574-2577]

The →BIBLE mentions Moses’ name 767 times—so central is he as the liberator and lawgiver of the people of Israel. At the same time Moses was also a great intercessor for his people. In prayer he received his commission; from prayer he drew his strength. Moses had an intimate, personal relationship with God: “The Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Ex 33:11a).

OSCAR ONYEMA'S ADVICE FOR CAREER YOUTHS.

By Youcat Exponent ( Fr ozohjoseph)

I would share this with you without hesitation.

Recently named as one of the 10 most powerful men in Africa by Forbes Magazine, Oscar onyema came to prominence when held the positions of senior Vice President and Chief Administrative officer of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX).

Then he came to Nigeria to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He has gone on to transform the face of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in this role.

The right attitude coupled with his solid team are some of the secrets to his success. Assistant editor of THIS DAY STYLE magazine speaks with Oscar Onyema on the affairs of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and his plans for the future. This one caught my attention.

Any word of advice for entry- level career youths?

Why is Abraham a model of prayer?

 Abraham listened to God. He was willing to set out for wherever God commanded and to do what God willed. By his listening and his readiness to make a new start, he is a model for our prayer.

Not many prayers of Abraham have been handed down. But wherever he went, he set up altars, places of prayer, to God. And so, along the journey of his life he had many sorts of experiences with God, including some that tried and unsettled him. 

EASY TO SLIP INTO, DIFFICULT TO DROP - BY YOUTH YOUCAT COACH

In the Youcat (Youth Catechism) Book no. 292 margin, the words of Soren Kierkegaard stands as a perfect introductory note to this short write up.
" If a man is truly to will what is good, he must be willing to do everything for that good or be willing to suffer anything for that good."

There is something about habits; it is easy to slip into but very difficult to drop.  Apart from the "Grace" of God  that will definitely see you through this year, *You need to be self motivated to get out of habits, habits that have become very dangerous for your system.
One of the keys to achieving defeat to your "bad habits" would be to

* Write them down, when you wake up each morning speak words of victory over them. Words are powerful.

In fact say to those habits; Pull a "francis otega" on them

"Now let me tell you som', Cos you don know norh, You know what you are: EP, Enemy of progress; Gerara hia, mahn, for real,

HOW TO PRAY: The Gift of God’s Presence

What prompts a person to pray?

We pray because we are full of an infinite longing and God has created us men for himself: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you” (St. Augustine). But we pray also because we need to; Mother Teresa says, “Because I cannot rely on myself, I rely on him, twenty-four hours a day.” [2566-2567, 2591]

Often we forget God, run away from him and hide. Whether we avoid thinking about God or deny him —he is always there for us. He seeks us before we seek him; he yearns for us, he calls us. You speak with your conscience and suddenly notice that you are speaking with God. You feel lonely, have no one to talk with, and then sense that God is always available to talk. 

DANGERS OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Youth Should Avoid Political Violence – Nwokeforo

by Clinton Inene

• News 

Ozoh Joseph Nwokeforo, Priest of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Ogba, Lagos has called on youths to be wise and not indulge in political violence as the 2015 election draws near.

He said they should be very careful and not to be manipulated by any politician.

“First of all I pray that we experience a peaceful election in Nigeria come 2015. We pray that it’s peaceful. The youth,

YOUTH MASS HOMILY EXCERPTS BY YOUTH YOUCAT COACH

Youth mass homily excerpts. 17 January 2016. OLHR, MCCC, OGBA.
1. Young People, Invite Jesus and Mary wherever you go they are the only ones you will ever need. 
(Wedding @Cana).

2. Jesus is all sufficient, Mary by the virtue of her position as mother of God, her intercession for us has GREAT power.

3. When youths listen to and do whatever God tells them the ordinariness of their lives becomes extraordinary.

4. Youths should be self developing, taking all opportunities

PRAYER IN CHRISTIAN LIFE

What is prayer?

Prayer is turning the heart toward God. When a person prays, he enters into a living relationship with God. [2558-2565]

Prayer is the great gate leading into faith. Someone who prays no longer lives on his own, for himself, and by his own strength. He knows there is a God to whom he can talk. People who pray entrust themselves more and more to God. Even now they seek union with the one whom they will encounter one day face to face. Therefore, the effort to pray daily is part of Christian life. Of course, one cannot learn to pray in the same way one learns a technique. As strange as it sounds, prayer is a gift one obtains through prayer.

For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.

ST. THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX

(1873-1897)

The desire to pray is already a prayer.

GEORGES BERNANOS

(1888-1948, French writer)

Do what you can, and pray for what you cannot, and so God will grant you the ability to do it.

ST. AUGUSTINE

(354-430)

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