Seventh Saturday of Ordinary Time

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing a song of praise. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the Church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.

Prayer and praise are central actions in our faith. We pray when we are in need or suffering. We praise when we are in good spirits and enjoying the life God has given us. If we are sick, we pray. If we are healthy, we praise. If we sin, we pray for forgiveness. After our confession, we praise God for His Goodness and Mercy. If we are going through difficulties, we pray to overcome them and when we do… we praise the Lord for His Amazing Grace.

Do we take time out of each day to pray? Do we do the same for praise? How can we cultivate ourselves so we are faithful prayers and joyful praisers?

O Lord, we pray for your help and praise you for your aid.

Amen.