1. To go deeper in prayer
Cultivate a regular practice, focus on the meaning of your words, and seek a deeper connection with God through silence, scripture, and seeking His guidance.
Establish a Regular Prayer Practice:
- Make it a Habit: Just like any important skill, prayer requires consistent practice.
- Find a Quiet Time and Place: Minimize distractions to allow for focused prayer.
- Pray Regularly: Whether it’s morning, evening, or throughout the day, establish a routine that works for you.
How to Improve Your Prayer Life (with Fr Mike Schmitz) – YouTube
Your Daily Prayer Online – Sacred Space
2. Focus on the Meaning of Your Words:
- Pray with Understanding:
Don’t just repeat words; reflect on their meaning and connect with God’s presence.
- Pray with Intention:
Pray with a clear purpose, whether it’s seeking guidance, expressing gratitude, or confessing sin.
3. Cultivate a Deeper Connection with the Lord
- Spend Time in Silence: Allow yourself to be still and listen for God’s voice.
- Read and Meditate on Scripture: Engage with God’s Word to deepen your understanding and relationship.
- Seek God’s Guidance: Pray for discernment and wisdom in your life, and be open to His leading.
- Pray with Others: Join a prayer group or pray with a friend to share your burdens and encourage one another.
- Attend Sunday Mass Regularly: And also make a commitment to attend weekly mass.
- Confess Your Sins: Acknowledge your shortcomings and ask for forgiveness. Go to Confession regularly.
- Praise and Thank God: Express your gratitude for His blessings and goodness. Attend Sunday Mass regularly.
- Ask for God’s will: Pray that God’s will be done in your life.
- Ask for forgiveness: Ask for forgiveness for your sins.
- Say what you need: Speak your needs and desires to God.
- Know to whom you are speaking: Remember that you are speaking to God.
How to Pray with Lectio Divina: A Step-by-Step Guide – Dynamic Catholic
Lectio Divina – Catholic Bible
4. Get a Spiritual Director
In Catholic spiritual direction, a trained spiritual director helps a person grow closer to God by discerning God’s will and presence in their life, fostering a deeper relationship with the divine.
List of Spiritual Directors – In the Bay Area
5. Attend a Retreat
List of Retreats – In the Bay Area
El Retiro – The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
Online Retreat – Creighton University