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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.

Create your own affirmation or schussgebete

Affirmation or Schussgebete are short prayers that are easy to remember. You may pray them whenever and in all circumstances. The name Schussgebet comes from German, and means shooting, comparing prayer with the shooting of an arrow towards its target. Your exercise is to find a verse from the Bible,… Continue reading

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