What you will read now is part of a series of 100 spiritual challenges. Each blog can be viewed separately, but for maximum benefit a reader needs to start with the introductory blog of November 18, 2011, and then continue step by step. Day One begins on Sunday, November 20, 2011.
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“Offer up the sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15)

Dr. Ronda’s examples: I think I have a mild form of ADD where I have great trouble sitting still. I am always fidgeting with my chap-stick, writing down little reminders on post-its, etc. I decided to see what it would be like if whenever I was at prayer or Mass to take care of little needs beforehand. As a result I did experience greater recollection at Mass and Liturgy of the Hours and quiet prayer.

Your examples:

Prayer: Mary, our great model for praying whole-heartedly, I can’t imagine you interrupting prayer to do little unnecessary things. I picture you with serenity doing many little things with love, but then in prayer focusing your whole mind, heart and soul on God. Would you be my mother in this area of my life?

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