There are a lots of ways to pray! Here are some of my favorites that have helped bring me closer to God!
1) Lectio Divina: Praying With Scripture
Life can feel so loud sometimes — kids running around, dishes waiting, a calendar that won’t slow down. But Lectio Divina is one of my favorite ways to breathe, slow my heart, and hear God speak right into the middle of my everyday motherhood. It’s an ancient way of praying Scripture, simple enough for a busy mom, yet deep enough to truly change us. Here is what to do!
1) Lectio (Read) – Choose a short passage of Scripture and read it slowly. Notice the word or phrase that stands out. You don’t need to force anything — just let it come.
2) Meditatio (Meditate) – Sit with that word or phrase. What is God showing you? How does it connect to your life right now… your family, your heart, your season?
3) Oratio (Pray) – Talk to God about what you noticed. Ask for clarity, strength, or peace. Let it become a real conversation with the One who loves you.
4) Contemplatio (contemplate & Rest) This is my favorite part. Simply rest with the Lord. No agenda. No rush. Just be with Him.
Lectio Divina has been a small anchor in my days — a way to pause, reset, and let Scripture sink deeper than just my morning reading. And the beautiful thing? You can do this in five minutes with your coffee or stretch it longer when you have the space.
If you’re longing for prayer that feels simple and meaningful, try Lectio Divina this week. God is already waiting for you in His Word.
1) The P.A.L Method – My personal prayer life has evolved over the years. But one thing has always stayed the same I use the P.A.L. method. A Method I learns when I was on NET Ministry years ago and it was so beneficial that I still use it today! Let me explain it…
PRAISE is for the P – Praise is thanking God for who he is and what he has done for you out of love. Some ideas of praise is Thank you God for dying on the cross for me, thank you for my faith, thank you for my families health and so on! Also going to Holy Mass, Praise and Worship are great ways to praise God.
Ask is for A – Asking God what what you need, your desires and prayers for others who need help. It’s important to ask big and have faith that God is listening to you and He will answer you in ways that will be best for your soul! God loves you so much and wants the best for you! Other prayers that are considered petition prayers are the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Listen is for L – Listening to God is so important! For me it is the hardest of the prayers but the best way to connect to Jesus. A great way to listen to God is through reading the Bible or a Spiritual books and also probably the most important is silence so he can reveal himself to you!
Along with they prayer I read these prayers daily feel free to print them out HERE
Here is what I use for my personal prayer – Catholic Bible Paper, Catholic Bible Leather, Bible cover, Bible tabs, The imitation of Christ prayer book & Pieta Prayer Book
1) Holy Bible – This Catholic Bible is the Great Adventure Bible. (It comes in leather or paperback. I have the paperback and love it.) I started using this to read along with Fr. Mike for the Bible in a Year podcast, and I truly have loved it!
2) Wonderfully Made Bible Cover – I love this adorable bible cover! It has a handle and a zipper, and the colorful text reads, “I praise you, for I am fearfully & wonderfully made.” from Psalm 139. It just brightens my day and works well to protect my bible and prayer devotional that both fit inside! There are also pockets inside.
3) Bible Tabs – These have helped me to find all the books of bible more quickly!
4) Imitation of Christ – If I could have three books for the rest of my life I would have the Bible, Catechism and the Imitation of Christ book! The Imitation of Christ is so full of great wisdom! It is great for all spiritual levels too weather you are new to your faith or you are a living Saint this is the book for you! Easy to follow and understand great for prayer time.
5) Pieta Prayer book-This is the classic book known as the Little Blue Prayer Book which presents the beautiful truths and devotions of our Roman Catholic Faith. Those who use these prayers devoutly may obtain greater grace to better serve God. The book draws particularly on the source of God’s goodness and mercy – a source which is virtually underutilized. The Little Blue Prayer Book is a great resource for evangelization and also to increase devotion to our Creator.
For all my CATHOLIC discount codes, click HERE. Years ago I did a video on my Youtube channel about what I do for my morning prayer. I hope you enjoy!
Click HERE for the links to the Rosary’s below.
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Hello Heather, I use this same method but I also recite the Angelus at 6 am, noon and 6pm
Yes! Such a great thing to do! My mom and dad do that too! I should do it too! Thank you for sharing!