Why Daily Dialogue With the Lord Should Be a Priority

How 15 Minutes of Prayer 

Can Change Your Life

By Father James Duncan

In today’s secular world, where many have little or no thought of God, there are still those who desire a true, authentic relationship with God.

Many observe his Ten Commandments, attend Mass faithfully on Sundays and holy days and pray daily. Some even attend Mass during the week.

But in spite of that, they may have the impression that something is lacking in their relationship with God, that it could be deeper and more intimate.

Human Relationships

Much is said today regarding interpersonal relationships, which, after all, are essential to human life. Each life consists of a complex network of relationships with other persons, relationships determined by birth, marriage, employment, studies and any number of other circumstances that connect people to other people.

But these relationships, whatever their nature and source, can only become profound and stable if they receive the required care, if one gives them the attention that they need. Our relationships with others require a continuous effort on our part if they are to be truly authentic and durable.

Our Relationship With God

But what about our relationship with God? If interpersonal relationships are fundamental, essential to human life, then isn’t the Triune God, in whose image we are made, the model of interpersonal relationships?

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