Boy… I noticed some empty pews .. I’d give anything to be there . I have one of your books Dan. The Devil in The Castle. Helped me while reading Saint Theresa books Thankyou. I get discouraged sometimes because I’m still….in the 2 to 3 levels. Just seems like according to her description I’m just entering the 3rd. I hope. Thankyou as the opening of this conference really Is needed to my heart.
Thank you for your work. I have a question. Father Ripperger says prayer brings no merit when said not in the state of grace. Does it mean my Rosary prayer is pointless after I fall into mortal sin and before I find an opportunity to confess? I fall into sin often and easily, more easily than I should.
No human is absolutely perfect in the state of grace. Not even the saints were all of the time, hence they went to confession often and they had their challenges as well. God knows that we are not perfect, but he also knows when we are making a sincere effort in our faith and spiritual life, e.g. prayer, confession, Eucharist, commandments, scripture, etc. God wants us to love praying to him or praying the rosary through the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our prayer shouldn't be fear based and stressful that we think we are not perfect enough in Gods eyes. Humility is the key and honest effort.
Pray for the grace of repentance and there is also actual grace which God can give us to choose Him over sin. This is the grace that moves people to repentance and to go to confession. God wants to save everyone. He comes after us, waits for us but we have to respond. Lord give me the desire to desire You.
if you fall into mortal sin and you dont have access to the sacrament in order to becomes restored to grace you need to make a perfect act of contrition which is difficult but possible. many non traditional people will give contrary advise. using the old formula for the act of contrition is important. better to be safe. make acts of contrition. also don't just use my advise here ask a traditional priest.
Gabiafterhours channel has a great personal story in how the rosary saved him during his sinful journey. He did pray the rosary 4 times a day to battle his temptations and succeeded.
What you say really is touching me. I always ask Jesus when I’m cooking if he would like sloppy Joes or whatever I’m cooking. This talk I need to watch a few times as I feel,like I’m always not trying hard enough. If Imjust get it right maybe Jesus would like me there at adoration or mass or prayer. Can’t shake that Martha thing
Love that you invite Jesus into the kitchen and your meal, that's awesome! Can totally relate to not feeling worthy, scripture is a powerful remedy for that. And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:16-18) Keep coming back, it's clear the Lord is at work in you. God bless!
Boy… I noticed some empty pews .. I’d give anything to be there . I have one of your books Dan. The Devil in The Castle. Helped me while reading Saint Theresa books Thankyou. I get discouraged sometimes because I’m still….in the 2 to 3 levels. Just seems like according to her description I’m just entering the 3rd. I hope. Thankyou as the opening of this conference really Is needed to my heart.
Thank you!
Thank you for your work. I have a question. Father Ripperger says prayer brings no merit when said not in the state of grace. Does it mean my Rosary prayer is pointless after I fall into mortal sin and before I find an opportunity to confess? I fall into sin often and easily, more easily than I should.
No human is absolutely perfect in the state of grace. Not even the saints were all of the time, hence they went to confession often and they had their challenges as well. God knows that we are not perfect, but he also knows when we are making a sincere effort in our faith and spiritual life, e.g. prayer, confession, Eucharist, commandments, scripture, etc. God wants us to love praying to him or praying the rosary through the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our prayer shouldn't be fear based and stressful that we think we are not perfect enough in Gods eyes. Humility is the key and honest effort.
Pray for the grace of repentance and there is also actual grace which God can give us to choose Him over sin. This is the grace that moves people to repentance and to go to confession. God wants to save everyone. He comes after us, waits for us but we have to respond. Lord give me the desire to desire You.
if you fall into mortal sin and you dont have access to the sacrament in order to becomes restored to grace you need to make a perfect act of contrition which is difficult but possible. many non traditional people will give contrary advise. using the old formula for the act of contrition is important. better to be safe. make acts of contrition. also don't just use my advise here ask a traditional priest.
Gabiafterhours channel has a great personal story in how the rosary saved him during his sinful journey. He did pray the rosary 4 times a day to battle his temptations and succeeded.
Luke 5:32
I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.”
What you say really is touching me. I always ask Jesus when I’m cooking if he would like sloppy Joes or whatever I’m cooking. This talk I need to watch a few times as I feel,like I’m always not trying hard enough. If Imjust get it right maybe Jesus would like me there at adoration or mass or prayer. Can’t shake that Martha thing
Love that you invite Jesus into the kitchen and your meal, that's awesome! Can totally relate to not feeling worthy, scripture is a powerful remedy for that.
And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:16-18)
Keep coming back, it's clear the Lord is at work in you. God bless!
Thank you for this talk… 🥹
Thanks Dan for your insightful teaching on mental prayer. God bless you 🙏
Thanks for kind words. God bless you!
Thanks for this great teaching!❤
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