It has often been said that short prayers can be the most powerful! The curious introspective nature of my Dad. I can remember him making the sign of the cross often in doubles. As if to finish one prayer, and then move on to the next. But never a word spoken...
So, what was he praying, I wondered ? Just what was this silent conversation he was having with his God above?
There was none.
His LIFE .... was his prayer and his testament to his Father and Savior. Not words, but actions....and perhaps a subtle and humbled request for guidance .
Words mean little sometimes, but they can prompt action. It was his actions in life that were his prayer to his Father above.
And so, as he blessed himself even as he rose from his bed at dawn, his eyes cracking open to resumed consciousness. Before lifting his feet to the side of the bed and into his slippers....he would make the sign of the Cross and utter this simple prayer.... " In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. "
And then he lived his life, in just that manner..
...in the name of the Father.....
So, what was he praying, I wondered ? Just what was this silent conversation he was having with his God above?
There was none.
His LIFE .... was his prayer and his testament to his Father and Savior. Not words, but actions....and perhaps a subtle and humbled request for guidance .
Words mean little sometimes, but they can prompt action. It was his actions in life that were his prayer to his Father above.
And so, as he blessed himself even as he rose from his bed at dawn, his eyes cracking open to resumed consciousness. Before lifting his feet to the side of the bed and into his slippers....he would make the sign of the Cross and utter this simple prayer.... " In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. "
And then he lived his life, in just that manner..
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