Byzantine Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I need advice. I've been feeling pretty... blah lately regarding my prayer rule. Is it time to ask my priest about a new one or should I try to fight through this or should I ask him what would be best or what? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 can you tell us what your prayer rule is right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 What's a prayer rule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
got2luvjc Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1318127205' post='2318219'] What's a prayer rule? [/quote] my thought exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I googled, got a bunch of Orthodox hits, so now I know why I don't know what it is, seeing as I be Roman. So it is on the OP to esplain himself more often, not all of us are savy to the Eastern ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1318127572' post='2318224'] I googled, got a bunch of Orthodox hits, so now I know why I don't know what it is, seeing as I be Roman. So it is on the OP to esplain himself more often, not all of us are [s]savy[/s] [color=#ff0000]savvy[/color] to the Eastern ways. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm not savvy to spelling correctly either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhetoricfemme Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1318128036' post='2318230'] I'm not savvy to spelling correctly[size=5][color=#FF0000],[/color] [/size]either. [/quote] Edited October 9, 2011 by rhetoricfemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 it's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byzantine Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks guys, but I got it sorted out. [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1318127572' post='2318224'] I googled, got a bunch of Orthodox hits, so now I know why I don't know what it is, seeing as I be Roman. So it is on the OP to esplain himself more often, not all of us are savy to the Eastern ways. [/quote] Prayer rule = daily prayer assigned to an individual Christian. Varies depending on a number of factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 "For mental prayer[u] i[/u]n my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything." St Teresa de Jesus Thats my prayer rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byzantine Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1318180005' post='2318552'] "For mental prayer[u] i[/u]n my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything." St Teresa de Jesus Thats my prayer rule [/quote] It seems to me that this mindset is not present in Byzantine spirituality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatitude Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 [quote name='Byzantine' timestamp='1318123736' post='2318196'] I need advice. I've been feeling pretty... blah lately regarding my prayer rule. Is it time to ask my priest about a new one or should I try to fight through this or should I ask him what would be best or what? Thanks! [/quote] It depends what you mean when you say you feel blah. All of us experience times when prayer feels unsatisfying, but that doesn't mean that the prayer isn't good on some far deeper and purer level. At the basis of all prayer should be the quiet conviction that the kingdom of heaven is within you. No invitation to Him goes unanswered; He is with you and at work in you even when you don't feel it. Personally I think it is a bad idea to alter your prayer life when you hit a dry spell, as then you might start doing whatever makes you feel best intellectually or emotionally, and never learn how to live with anything other than comfort. As a general rule, the dry times are when I persevere in what I'm doing (or try to), and the times when I feel enriched and blessed are the times when I may embrace something new. But that is me and my way. I think the best thing for you would be to ask your priest for some guidance, in case your rule does need to be changed. It is hard for us to judge that based on what you've written here, especially as we don't know you in the way that your priest does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1318180005' post='2318552'] "For mental prayer[u] i[/u]n my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything." St Teresa de Jesus Thats my prayer rule [/quote] [quote name='Byzantine' timestamp='1318183996' post='2318574'] It seems to me that this mindset is not present in Byzantine spirituality. [/quote] what a pity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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