In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. (Luke 6:12 NABRE)
Have you ever stayed up all night talking? How about a long drive, talking about everything you are planning?
There is something so intimate and special about those conversations. Sometimes they are important because of what's being discussed. Other times they are important simply because they are. They build relationships.
Jesus had a relationship with God, so praying all night (which sounds nearly impossible to us) was a natural expression of their closeness.
Are we close to God? Do we really think of him as Our Father?
Today, I will remember Jesus' invitation to call God Father, and I will spend time in conversation with him.
Blessed Claudio Granzotto, whose "holiness was especially radiant in [your] acceptance of suffering and death in union with Christ’s Cross, pray for us.
There are just 8 days remaining in this shared prayer journey of ours. Please continue to join your prayers with mine here, for a daily minute of reflection. As Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) Though we gather together online, may our joining here reflect our deep desire to have Jesus in our midst.
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