How To Form a Habit of Prayer

Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Emmanuel teach us not only how to pray, but how to form a habit of prayer. It starts with the morning. Starting your day talking to God is perhaps the single most important thing when it comes to building a healthy prayer life. So what do you say? If you’re not a morning person (many of us aren’t), the idea of praying in the morning is discouraging because the mind is still groggy. That’s why Father Emmanuel says to just remember the acronym P.A.L. (praise, ask, and listen). Praise God for his goodness, ask him to meet your needs, and then wait patiently as you listen for his response. For more guidance and prayer, read Jesus’ words in Matthew 6.

[nyakanyasko]

"The battle for the morning is won the night before." That's awesome! Thank you!!

[eristonmansambu]

These priests are just real and simple. I love them.

[briankelly]

Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays...

[susaialphonse]

Thankyou Dear Fathers, I'm grateful for your wonderful words and advice. We love you and Thank God for beautiful people like you.

[pamelabrady]

Love to listen to you and pray along with you. Makes my day. What a joy to be in unison with the wonderful Franciscan Father's. Thank you so much. In 'Obedience to God'.🛐✝🙏💖

[Crocco]

These brother are a breath of fresh air!!! Just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much and God bless.

[grantmealer]

Thank you Fathers for your witness. Fr. Emmanuel you're dynamite!

[yankee]

My father, John was born in Philadelphia in 1923. He went to Catholic school as a child but something happened that soured him on Catholicism for life. Up until the end he refused to see a Priest again. Please pray for him.

[bekahem-jae]

"the only way to get started, is to get started"


I'm gonna put this on my wall

[Ubg]

Ive listened to so many people talk about their faith. But i really can see the joy of christ on your faced and it helps me in my life with my struggle for faith. God bless u guys

[israelgallardo]

I really hope this helps me because I am discerning the Priestly life or Religious Life and I need to know what God wants from me so Please, Pray for me!🙏🏼

[bernakinch]

This world needs more disciples of prayer than ever before. Thank you😊

[evarosag.]

Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God.❤ AMEN
Confirmation! I was missing my time with my Lord & struggling. This is what I needed today to remind me of that time of intimacy with my Lord, who I need ever so greatly in my life. Cannot do life without Him. Thank you Fathers and may God continue blessing your wonderful ministry.😇💕❤🌻🌷

[mariahthomas]

The joy of Fr. Emmanuel is a big gift from God. Amazing to see🙏 may God bless the friars

[simonbauke]

Amazing! Thanks for your time. God Bless, have a beautiful day. Love from the Netherlands!

[LacrimarvmValle]

reminds me of something Father Mike said: It's easy being a night person because it just means you don't get to make a decision. You procrastinate on going to bed early and you procrastinate on getting up early. Being a night person in easy. I used to wake up at 5AM to go to the hospital when I was an apprentice there, and I kept that habit long after I stopped working at the hospital. It's so liberating, you're not rushing, you can take time on doing things before leaving because you have time. And Praying always helped me being motivated for the day knowing that I'd be serving Him by serving the patients and my co-workers.

[michaelmcevoy]

Great video brothers Thank you GOD BLESS 🕇 🌹 😆

[lilac_lottie]

I pray every morning before i could properly open my eyes yet. and I havent even been baptized yet. it is important to talk to God every day. He talks to us back for sure.

[zairdawn]

THIS VIDEO WAS EXCELLENT!! I never heard it put so well and I personally want to thank you Brothers for your Obedience to the Lord. LOVE Jaci

[RahMarkJ]

Thank you Fr. Mark Mary & Fr. Emanuel.
Listening / watching you guys here in Karachi, Pakistan.
Rah