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MENTAL PRAYER Second Method
1. Let your mind repose a little. Seated or
walking, think what you are going to do and for
what purpose.
2. Make a preparatory prayer, according to
the person to whom the prayer is addressed which
you are going to make your subject.
3. Take the text you wish to use.
Kneel or sit down, whichever puts you in
better disposition or gives you greater devotion.
Keep your eyes shut, or fixed on one spot, without allowing them to wander about.
Say the words of the text singly. Dwell on
each as long as you find meanings, comparisons,
relish and consolation in it.
Be more reverent when addressing a sacred
person directly.
4. At the end, turn to the person with whom
the text was concerned, and in a few words ask
for the virtues or graces you feel you need most.
You may add a vocal prayer if you choose.
5. Jot down in your spiritual diary notes of
your lights and resolves.
NOTES
If in one or two words you find good matter for
thought and spiritual relish and consolation, be
not anxious to pass on. If you consume thus the
whole time of your mental prayer, say the rest
of the text in the usual manner and then make
the final petition.
If you have dwelt thus on a few words during
the whole time on one occasion, say these words in the usual manner
on another occasion and begin your mental prayer where you left off.
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