Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise. (James 5:13 NABRE)
Today's verse is very similar to the words of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, "With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit." (Ephesians 6:18)
How seriously, how literally should we interpret these spiritual directions? In our daily rush, how do we find opportunity to pray and give thanks to the Lord.
Let's set our mind to God today. Not in some sort of high-pressure, impossible-to-accomplish goal to say prayers every ten minutes. Instead, let us incline our hearts and our thoughts to God, allowing our thoughts to lead us to him throughout the day. And when we think of him, let us gently say, Thank you, Lord, for this moment." Let us remain in God's company this way until we fall asleep tonight.
Today, I will remember to pray and sing praise to the Lord.
Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions, 25 men martyred in Mexico in 1928 by the government which was anti-Catholic and determined to weaken the Catholic faith of its people, pray for us.
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