“Jesus Experience” is one of the weekend retreats that will be offered every fourth weekend of the month at DBYES, starting from January 2013. This weekend (2-4 Nov 2012) the staff of DBYES and Bosco Boys were given a foretaste of the 7-Step Youth Retreat. On Sunday, the Generation Christ (GXt) group from Upperhill also joined the reflections.
Month: November 2012
How do I move from away asking favours, to a deeper conversation with God in prayer?
Father Selvam,
I very much enjoy your sermons and reflections. I have been used to praying by asking God for favours, but as you often invite your readers to, I would like to experience having a deeper connection and conversation with God. I was told that one can experience this by sitting quietly and focusing on the Holy Eucharist, I have tried this for a few short times and find other thoughts creeping into my mind and getting distracted. Would you please share with me how I can pray effectively, and particularly the Jesus prayer.
Thanks and best regards, B.
Dear B,
Thank you very much for your interest in prayer, and taking the time to write a query to me. It is really the grace of God (Spirit of God) that leads us in prayer. Therefore, I would like to invite you to appreciate the presence of the Spirit in your decision to move […]