I wish to memorize and recite more prayers. The only one I've got is the Lords Prayer and I spin it a lot. Absolutely political.

>>509253612 (OP)

>>509254027
You too can experience Providence.

>>509253612 (OP)
I've recently embraced Jesus and am on the path to becoming a Christian. I am ready Matthew right now and would also like to pray more and remember the Lord's prayer.

>>509255205
Im trying to read the Bible cover to cover but I'm stuck finishing Genesis now after a small hiatus. Im considering changing my approach. How are you reading the Bible?

>>509255558
Wow that is great anon, I am just reading it online currently. I have a copy of the King James bible, but prefer the New International version online because it is more accessible for me as an (early) Zoomer.

>>509255852
Thanks I'll take a look. How do you find it more accessible?

>>509253612 (OP)
Hail Mary
hail Mary full of grace the lord is with the, blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. holy Mary mother of God pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

St Michael the archangel
st Michael the archangel defend us in battle
be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil
may God rebuke him we humbly pray
and do thou oh prince of the heavenly host
thrust into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits who prowl around the world seeking the ruin of souls

>>509255990
Thanks

>>509255962
I just find the language easier to get to grips with, and have to re-read it less often.

>>509256284
Thanks I feel your pain. I might read both and use that as like a simple English version. Def take a look

>>509256179
God Bless

>>509253612 (OP)
>"christian"
>pol/cel
Lol

>>509253612 (OP)

>>509256561
>>509256648
I was born a Christian but never confirmed. I've been cantoring at Catholic church and the more I go and the more I learn the more drawn in I am.

>>509256561
God bless

>>509256561
Happy Canada Day

>>509253612 (OP)
st. benito vade retro stana, and archangel michael, both for exorcism/keeping the devil away

>>509256980
I was a lifelong atheist raised by leftists. I felt the call to become Catholic after I suddenly started to believe in God while I healed of severe mental illness and diabetes (cold turkey psych med withdrawl caused beetus) through whole foods. I got married in the church after 18 months to become fully Catholic I got all my sacraments including marriage in the same week.

I personally found the Bible challenging cover to cover even trying the apps where you can do Bible in a year. I was told at my church to start with the gospels. I also picked up a children's Bible as I was a true beginner and thought it may help to understand things quickly so it would be easier to digest the Bible but didn't end up needing it.

Going to the church and engaging in discussion and things like "alpha" and other newcomer type stuff helped. I enjoy my church there are separate men's and women's events and retreats and a monthly meet up for men to have a beer and discussion as well as knights of the Columbus which I haven't joined but am interested in.

Feels good to be part of something and bring my family to the religion of my ancestors.

Was really worth it. I went to the church politically enraged but stuff doesn't bother me as much anymore because of eternal life, bigger picture, God's judgment etc.. Surrendering ego/pride was the hardest part.

>>509253612 (OP)
The Jesus Prayer
"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
Ideally, you will make this prayer throughout the day. Pray the first part in your heart as you breathe in, and the second part as you breathe out.
And while they aren't actually prayers, it would be good to memorize and repeat the Nicene Creed and Apostle's Creed as statements of faith and reminders of what you actually believe.

>>509257313
haha thanks! Happy July 4th to you and yours as well

>>509257662
Knights of Columbus*

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ عَلِيًّا وَلِيُّ ٱللَّٰهِ

>>509257951
>Shahada
>Checks flag
Makes sense

https://youtu.be/uZppb_f6qMY (New Discovery Shows How To Pray 10x More Effectively In Half The Time)
https://www.getwisdom.com/creators-recommended-daily-prayers/

>>509257662
Tyvm for sharing. I must strip myself of pride and bathe in forgiveness.

>>509258268
Ty

>>509257672
Ty God bless

>>509253612 (OP)
Shabbat shalom praise eloheem

>>509256284
>>509256381
You anons should also check out the ESV and NKJV translations. They are more word-for-word translations than the NIV, but still very readible. You can compare the different translations side by side on Bible Gateway.
Also highly recommend getting a good study Bible to help you better understand what you are reading. Crossway puts out a ESV study Bible that is excellent. Every single verse explained in detail, cross references, illustrations, maps, timelines, tons of supplementary articles on various subjects, Bible reading plans, all kinds of stuff, it's great.

>>509253612 (OP)
Praying should be personal and spontaneous. You pray with your heart and in accordance with the true urging of the soul. Not from memory.

>>509258967
I will explore those versions, thanks so much for recommending, anon. God bless.

>>509258028
I am just trolling, Nigel, but I recently genuinely realized that I respect Islam a lot more than I previously thought

.I wish more people lived according to the rules of their religion instead of being retarded and tribal about it. In the end a lot of it is just ancient wisdom.

>>509258967
Thanks!

>>509258485
Obviously the western world is fundamentally Christian for the last 2000 years and everything in modern politics is centered around that zionist fake state called "Israel" and the false identity of that fake multi-racial people called "jews".
Their zionist identity claim is the very reason for your delision that you portray here yet again.

Yes, knowing God's Word and His people is important.

>>509259170
As was I, Marcel. It's all good. I respect Islam to an extent too. I just don't subscribe to it.

>>509258967
what is picrel?

>>509258967
>>509259634
nvm I get it. Nice looking book.

>>509259608
I wish I could be faithful, it would make life easier.

My non religious father once dreamed of a floating in a black void while a spinning burning christian cross closed in on him. Why can't it happen to me ? Even though I was raised catholic I can't help but look with bewilderement at religous people. I am even a bit condescending. Truth is I am a bit jealous of their steadfast beliefs.

Thank you for reading my blogpost.

>>509260064
I do understand completely. I was raised in a non-religious 'OH MY SCIENCE' type of family. I only fairly recently began to feel a pull towards Christ (I did as a child too but it waned eventually). It's early days but it is a great comfort and strength to have meaning and purpose in a very hedonistic and shallow world. I am praying and learning what I can from Christians I know, but it's still a conscious effort, as most in my life aren't religious still. I have come to found a belief can be nurtured like a plant, through communication with God and trust, almost like one of those trust falls you see at corporate gatherings. But it's worth it.
I belief dreams can tell us a lot and our minds are creating things to tell us something meaningful. I'd love to know what that dream meant.

>>509260365
>I belief dreams can tell us a lot and our minds are creating things to tell us something meaningful. I'd love to know what that dream meant.

Me too, my father has remained non religious and anticlerical so it changed nothing. In previous times maybe he would have been a mystic.

Sometimes I think that the peace community and certainty brought by religion would be worth gaslighting myself into believeing. Worth more than what I can't help but think is the truth.

>>509254875
You can experience my boot up your ass

>>509255205
You may want to read that entire goyslop book before you commit bro

>>509253612 (OP)

serenity prayer

>>509253612 (OP)
For me there is just one.
ONLY GOD SUFICES.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZpL841v9G8

Enjoy brother
Ave Cristus Rex

>>509258967
Catholic editions of the Bible such as the NAB, ESV-CE, and Jerusalem Bible are better because they have 7 more books of wisdom and they are reviewed by a bishop to confirm they have no theological errors (an imprimatur).

>>509253612 (OP)
Oh, and one thing OP. There are many different versions of the Our Father. This is the Catholic one used in English-speaking countries:

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

You’ll notice that the language is a bit old fashioned, but with that comes the harmony of many generations saying the same prayer and it is - in my opinion -in a way more holy (although not more salvific) in the sense that holy means set apart from others; it is not day to day language. Others will replace ‘thy’ with ‘your’, others might say “give us today our daily bread”, and other might even say “save us from the time of trial” instead of “lead us not into temptation”.

>>509267242
Oh, and some versions say “forgive us our sins” or “forgive us our debts” instead of “forgive us our trespasses”.

>>509253612 (OP)
>I wish to memorize and recite more prayers
Careful, the more you fell into catholic prayers rabbit hole the more you realize many of them are just straight up paganism magic and even necromancy with a thin veiled church approved seal. It's not for everyone

Our Father (The Lord's Prayer):
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be (Doxology):
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.

Apostle's Creed:
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.

Act of Contrition:
O my God, I am heartily sorry
for having offended Thee,
and I detest all my sins
because of Thy just punishments,
but most of all because
they offend Thee, my God,
who art all good and deserving
of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace,
to sin no more and to avoid
the near occasions of sin. Amen.

>>509253612 (OP)
save these in a note on your phone or whatever but this should carry you through.
>>509268988
>>509269029

>>509253612 (OP)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

These 3 open the door.

>>509253612 (OP)
The bible has a chapter that can be used as prayers, lurk

>>509253612 (OP)
Get yourself a copy of "The Little Office of The Blessed Virgin Mary" by Angelus Press, it's all you need for a good spiritual life.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy