When I first heard of a “holy hour” I couldn’t believe that someone could sit and just pray for 60 minutes. I didn’t even know how to fill that much time, let alone half that time. It can be intimidating at first, so I want to break it down for you so that you can have a formula or structure that helps you fill the time while your heart becomes accustomed to just talking and gazing at Jesus for a sustained amount of time.

I’ll say this first- there are many ways to pray, many ways to pray a holy hour, and this isn’t THE “right” way or the ONLY way to do it. Use it as a guide, but let your heart lead and if you want to skip something or if you want to stay somewhere longer–do it.

1️⃣ Quiet your mind, and open your heart. (10 minutes)

Arrive to a place of prayer. Focus on clearing your mind, and inviting the Holy Spirit to guide your prayer and open your heart.

2️⃣ Converse with Jesus. (20 minutes)

Share how your heart is doing, what you are carrying or worried about, what you hope for. Journaling this prayer out can help if you feel at a loss for words.

3️⃣ Form your soul + mind (15 minutes)

Read scripture, or a spiritual book that helps you learn about the faith, or a saint, or grow in the spiritual life.

4️⃣ Reflect + Ponder (15 minutes)

Make room for silence. Gaze at Jesus and reflect on what you just read or felt throughout your prayer time. Allow him to speak or touch your heart in the midst of the quiet.

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Praying for you, friend!