YEAR 1: INVITATION TO THE LIFE OF PRAYER AND LOVE
PHASE 2: "OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT"
3. LIVING THE GIFT OF PRAYER
Weekly message No. 20 (12 July 1984): Prayer of vigilance.
“Dear children! These days Satan wants to frustrate my plans. Pray that his plan will not be realised. I will pray that my Son, Jesus, gives you the grace to experience the victory of Jesus in the temptations of Satan. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
DAILY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES STARTING THURSDAY, 10 JULY 2014
1st day: Matthew 7:6. (Thursday)
Do not profane sacred things.
2nd day: Luke 21:34-36. (Friday)
Jesus warns us to be vigilant – through prayer. Cf. Luke 22:40; Matthew 6:13.
3rd day: 1 Peter 5:8-11. (Saturday)
Satan is like a lion looking for prey. We have to be on the watch.
4th day: Matthew 4:1-11. (Sunday)
Jesus was tempted, giving us an example how to overcome temptations.
5th day: Hebrews 2:14-18. (Monday)
Because Jesus was tempted, he is compassionate towards those who are also tempted by Satan. Cf. Romans 8:3.
6th day: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. (Tuesday)
God will not let us be put to the test beyond our strength. Cf. James 1:12-15.
7th day: John 16:33. (Wednesday)
Our trust is in Jesus who has conquered the world. Cf. Romans 16:20; Genesis 3:15.
SUGGESTION
Pray every day for protection:
Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust down to hell Satan, and all wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.