Some days, my prayer life is rockin' and at other times it needs much improvement. Last night, I thought I might get back into my rosary-saying habits as Advent nears.
So, last night, I was praying the Joyful Mysteries in preparation for Advent. Anyone else love
Fr. Peyton's Rosary Book? Mine's hidden away somewhere, but I like applying the principles to my rosary time.
My chain of thought started with Mary doing something she probably didn't want to do. I'm pretty sure she didn't plan to be a mother. Didn't plan to marry Joseph ... just go down the list. But she DID those things. And she probably did them joyfully. With cheer. Hmmmmm....I don't always react that way when I'm doing something I don't want to do.
THEN I got to thinking, 'How did she know she was supposed to do all these things?' ... and it came to me: "She was steeped in prayer."
We are preparing for Advent, and it's a good time to be steeped in prayer. I have to admit, that's one area of my life that's been slacking/lacking lately, and a new liturgical season is always a good excuse to start over.
So, friends, I'm asking YOU .... how do you "steep yourself in prayer" for Advent .... I'm looking for some good and practical suggestions here .... leave a comment!!!!!!
