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United In Prayer With Others, Continued
In the previous article, I gave examples of Christ’s command for His people to pray together. I had the feeling that I was overlooking something.
St. Cyprian To the Rescue
The Teacher of peace and Master of unity did not want prayer to be made singly and privately, so that whoever prayed would pray for himself alone. We do not say “My Father, who art in heaven” or “Give me this day my daily bread”; nor does each one ask that only his own sins should be forgiven him; nor does he request for himself alone that he may not be led into temptation but delivered from evil. Our prayer is public and common, and when we pray, we pray not for one person but for the whole people, since we, the whole people, are one.
Although this was written 1800 years ago, St. Cyprian’s observation is crystal clear. I have nothing to add to it!
My Favorite Spirituality App
Thanks to the Internet, scripture texts, prayers and writings of holy people are readily available. There are many reliable apps to bring them to you. Before discussing my favorite app, I would like to describe the Divine Office (also called the Liturgy of the Hours)
Praying Throughout the Day
Priests, deacons, religious sisters and brothers are strengthened in their service by praying the entire Divine Office. We can also benefit by praying some or all of the prayers.
My Favorite App
For several years, I have used Catholic Calendar, which is available from Universalis.com. This app contains the Liturgy of the Hours, the Mass of the day, spiritual reading and other items. It can be rented for $.99/month or purchased for $25. It offers a one-month free trial.
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