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Prayer within the life you have.

Attributed passages on family prayer, daily duties, silence and personal intentions.

Mary and Elizabeth greet one another beneath a stone arch, accompanied by two women.

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Prayer within the duties of a day

St. Francis de Sales on devotion in different walks of life.

Reading from St. Francis de SalesAttributed excerpts · labeled source summaries
Mary kneels in adoration before the newborn Jesus while angels rejoice above the stable and embrace people below.

Everyday life

An evening reading on silence

John Paul II on the pause between Scripture and vocal prayer.

Reading from St. John Paul IIAttributed excerpts · labeled source summaries
Jesus falls beneath the cross and turns toward Mary as soldiers and mourners surround him on the road to Calvary.

Everyday life

Prayer in a difficult season

St. Teresa on friendship with God, with a separate source for mental health care.

Reading from St. Teresa of ÁvilaAttributed excerpts · labeled source summaries
John the Baptist pours water over Jesus beneath a white dove, with three angels standing beside a tree.

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Before adding another daily Rosary

A reading from St. Francis de Sales about strength, calling and responsibilities.

Reading from St. Francis de SalesAttributed excerpts · labeled source summaries