Need of Training in Praying for its effectiveness

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 27th Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Lk 11:1-4*

*First Reading : Jon 4:1-11*

*Need of Training in Praying for its effectiveness*

*1) Importance of Training*

In the Modern World there is no profession without training

There is no work or skilled labour without training 

Training is the key word in today's competitive world

The effectiveness our work and mission finally depends on the training that we get 

*2) Training for Praying*

The Gospel of the day speaks about the Training in praying 

The disciples of Jesus came and asked Him, Lord teach us to pray 

The disciples realised that for a effective prayer training is necessary 

Teaching some one meaning training someone in some specified field 

Here the disciples of Jesus wanted training in praying 

*3) Have I realised the need of training in praying*

In our day today life, we speak about various types of training 

Training in dance 

Training in acting 

Training in singing 

Training in music 

Training in academic studies 

Training in sports 

Training in karate 

Training in public speaking 

Training in English 

Training in attitude 

Training in body building

Training in good presentation

Training is eating habits 

Training in etiquette

Training in ones own culture

Have I heard about training in praying or the need of training in praying?? 

*4) Swimming can be learnt by swimming*

All those who would like to learn swimming can be learnt by swimming itself 

Swimming can't be learnt by reading the books and listening to the lectures

Praying can be learnt by involving in prayer, by spending a quality time in prayer 

Only by praying, the art of praying can be learnt 

*5) Various Ways for learning the Art of Praying*

Prayerfullly reading the Holy Bible 

Spending some time in reflecting the word of God

Spending time in silent prayer 

Adoration

Eucharistic celebration

Family prayers 

Praying of the Rosary 

Spending time before the blessed sacrament 

These are the various ways which give us a special training in making a effective prayer 

*6) How is my prayer?*

First of all how much time I spend in prayer? 

How much time I really spend effectively in prayer? 

What are my challenges in making a effective prayer? 

Have I ever felt the need of training in praying? 

What can I do to make my prayer more effective?? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*