I prepared the words I would use and I have started to make a rosary from old necklaces I own. Now that I read Jesus' words in Matthew, I wonder if using the rosary equates to "babbling" if I simply repeat the same words over and over. What do you think?
Matthew 6
7And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9"This, then, is how you should pray:
" 'Our Father in heaven, ...
THE CROSS = LORDS PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
INVITATORY
Oh, Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
have mercy upon us,
Oh, Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
have mercy upon us,
Oh, Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
give us Thy Peace.
CRUCIFORMS = 4 = ACTS or Matthew, Mark, John, and Luke
Adoration - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." - Galatians 5:22-23
I pray for understanding of God's desire for me so I may produce more fruit than I may plan for myself. - Matthew 13:20-23
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Mark - Confession - I should behave as a Christian. I come to you, Christ, and wait on your future for me. - Mark 8.22-26
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Luke 15 - Thanksgiving - I am your lost sheep and thankful for your mercy.
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John - Supplication - I know I am loved by you, God, and I pass your love on to others (1 John 4:7-19)
WEEKS
Come Lord Jesus, draw me to you
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