For a phase, I deleted social media apps from my phone and replaced them with the Catholic lectionary app. Here are a few things I’ve noticed in making the change.
Swapping Apps
McGrath Institute BlogPrayer
Looking for an active spiritual life? Try memorizing prayers.
U.S. Catholic
To learn prayers by heart is to ensure they are there when you need God the most.
4 Prayers to Pray with our Kids
McGrath Institute Blog
By reading prayers to kids, you help them develop a vocabulary for prayer and teach them about the nature of God.
Praying Outside the Box: 4 Variations of Lectio Divina That Will Enhance Your Prayer Life
Busted Halo
Learning about and praying numerous variations of Lectio Divina during a two-week period that I spent at a Benedictine monastery opened the doorway for a major turn in my prayer life.
Amen: Say It Like You Mean It
Busted Halo
When spoken with sincerity, “Amen” is more than a perfunctory sign-off from prayer: It’s an affirming statement of faith and an openness to the transformation that faith can have on our lives.
