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Short prayers / affirmations

Freed from illusions

By focusing on the light of Christ and the creative word of God

I rediscover my true self, created in God’s image

and break out of my captivity in my false conceptions,

created in the image of my desires.

St. Patrick’s Breastplate

St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a popular prayer attributed to one of Ireland’s most beloved patron saints. According to tradition, St. Patrick wrote it in 433 A.D. for divine protection before successfully converting the Irish King Leoghaire and his subjects from paganism to Christianity. (The term breastplate refers to a piece… Continue reading

Praying with others for the cleansing of the heart

When we pray with people for the cleansing of the heart, we follow the pattern of the Christfulness meditation. You’ll find a guided version of this meditation on You Tube: First, introduce yourself and if appropriate ask for the person’s name. If he or she wishes a Christfulness cleansing of… Continue reading