This Sunday's scriptures focus intensely on prayer. Prayer involves lifting our hearts and minds to the Lord. The first reading and Psalm invite us to do so with confidence, attention and focus. God hears and responds to our pleas. God takes us very seriously and encourages us to do the same with Him. He is ready to help us but reminds us of our responsibility to act as His good people. The "Our Father" prayer that Jesus teaches is more than a collection of words to recite. It calls us to be mindful that we (not just me) are children of a Heavenly father, who is Holy and wants the best for His family. He invites us to pray that His will be done-not just our own. We confide in Him for our daily needs. We also ask forgiveness for our faults and the willingness to forgive other. He reminds us to stay close to Him, to avoid temptation so as not to fall prey to the evil one.

Do we take at least 15 minutes each day to pray?
Do we ask that God's will be done?
Do we pray to be the people He wants us to be?

Let us Pray! 

Fr. Mike Ronayne