Catholic Classics Day 10: Praying Throughout the Day (Introduction to the Devout Life)
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Power Of Brief Frequent Aspirations
- Frequent short aspirations keep the soul habitually oriented to God throughout ordinary work and duties.
- St. Francis de Sales compares these to a pilgrim taking brief sips of wine to renew strength and press on with the journey.
Pray In The Middle Of Your Work
- Do intermix brief interior prayers with your daily occupations so they don't hinder but actually aid your work.
- Use spontaneous words of love rather than strict formulas, letting whatever rises from affection guide you in the moment.
Saints Found Prayer In Ordinary Sights
- Multiple saints drew sudden devout thoughts from everyday sights like waves, a hare, or a brook to spark prayerful reflection.
- Examples include St. Gregory by the seashore, St. Anselm moved by a hare, and a soul enraptured by a flowing stream.