DIVINE LENTEN 2016 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION NO.5: "PRAYER - STAY ROOTED AND CONNECTED TO GOD" by Rev. Fr. Augustine Vallooran V.C.

The fifth video of the 6-part DIVINE LENTEN 2016 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES at the top of this post is "PRAYER - STAY ROOTED AND CONNECTED TO GOD" is by Rev. Fr. Augustine Vallooran V.C. - Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor, Kerala, India. 

Fr. Augustine’s wisdom-filled sharing reminds every Christian of a most pertinent fact – “It is only when we keep our hearts open to God that we will be able to hear the Voice of God speaking to us.“

“Often we feel a certain dryness in our mind, a certain emptiness, sense of boredom, feeling tired, not finding any enthusiasm to go about doing our responsibilities. Even in the best things of life, we do not find much interest."

“St. Paul tells us of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) – Love, Peace, Joy, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. All these beautiful feelings, emotions, attitudes and characteristics will be missing in our hearts when we are cut off from Jesus.”

“We need to stay rooted to Jesus. When we are rooted in Him in prayer, all these beautiful sensations, attitudes and characteristics will abound in our hearts.”

“How should we pray? Jesus said we should not pray as a habit, a routine, an obligation or as a rule.”

Why is prayer truly intrinsic for us to lead a truly meaningful life of faith?  Why does prayer make THE difference? What is the need for prayer in our daily life? Fr. Augustine’s sharing shows us why our relationship with God is rooted in prayer. 

Next Sunday, Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Director of Divine Retreat Centre Somersby, Australia will be sharing the Word of God on "WHAT DOES THE CROSS MEAN TO ME TODAY AND NOW?"

Please do share this Divine Lenten 2016 Weekly Video Reflection series with your loved ones, prayer groups and friends to make this sacred season of Lent in this Holy Year of Mercy a truly transforming experience in our Christian life.