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What a Gift St. Ignatius of Loyola has passed down to religious and now to the laity!
This beautiful prayer series, “Lord, Teach Me To Pray” (LTMTP) a first of its kind, began on the morning of September 11, 2001 and has been changing entire families since, for as one prays the series, all of the family shares in the graces!!! We often hear from our good priests and deacons, ‘Not just a select few, but all are called to holiness’: "To love God with our entire being and love one another as Jesus loves us”, AND, to evangelize by sharing His merciful love and saving souls..." This Ignatian prayer is a powerful tool to help us answer that call! For, as you pray according to instruction, ‘You will find your heart transforming in ways you cannot imagine… Our Lord not only calls ‘those in most need of a doctor’, but for you holy souls to share your faith with others! He invites us to participate in this much needed endeavor!'
So, what is LTMTP?It is a three-part prayer series, rooted in Ignatian spirituality and designed to help women and men deepen their prayer life and discover what to do for dryness and obstacles in prayer. It introduces you to meditative and contemplative prayer methods including the well-known Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, which, coupled with holy scripture and writings from selected saints’ experiences, challenge and strengthen us to sincerely answer our call to holiness. The three parts are taken in succession. Each part is a prerequisite for the next. Prayer meetings are conducted in small groups with two trained facilitators one to two hours weekly for prayer and faith sharing on what our Lord is speaking to YOU personally.
The series begins with Part I, Praying Christian Virtues, by introducing one virtue each week for 12 weeks with assigned scripture readings along with inspirational writings of various saints.
Part 2, My 19th Annotation, begins with assigned scripture readings and includes the profound and Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius for 14 weeks.
Part 3, Discernment and Gifts of the Holy Spirit includes assigned scripture readings and St. Ignatius’ Rules for Discernment for 14 weeks. -
What people are saying about LTMTP
LTMTP has helped me to be more in communion with Jesus, be virtuous and examine if my life is in line with the will of God.
Melissa Dragon
I have received so many graces from God to overcome my human weakness when life hits hard since hearing God's voice in LTMTP. I have peace when I'm surrounded by disorder and chaos. I can more easily view the world around me through Jesus-lenses, thereby inspiring me to be more patient, merciful and thankful even for hardships.
Jaime’ Standiford.Ltmtp is golden to me. Walking with Jesus through scripture fills my desire to be in daily communion with God. I trust Him and feel truly blessed for I was once lost, BUT now am found. Donna Robin
This time it's more personal! I have peace. I am seeing the fruits of the spirit chiseling me and preparing me for something greater to give God Glory. LTMTP is helping me to trust foolishly in Christ.
Jackie SmithLTMTP is a beautiful way for me to set aside everything and just BE with Jesus as He speaks to me through scripture. When I first joined LTMTP I was apprehensive. While a church-goer, I was never a serious bible reader but I prayed about it and have grown so much in my relationship with Jesus. I now feel comfortable and speak from my heart. I am very grateful for the gift of LTMTP.
Frances Smith
I love our group. Their faith sharing inspires me to find that deeper faith and live in the Light of Jesus.
Kimberly BenedictPlease prayerfully consider joining or facilitating a group!!! Jesus needs you!
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