Summary
A few years ago, Dom Chautard wrote “The Soul of the Apostolate,” which convinced the author that a sound interior life should come first before engaging in good works and apostolates. The author has since practiced this teaching more consistently and noticed its truth. This recommitment to prayer led him to pray Psalms more frequently and memorize several, finding them to express constant seeking of God as his aim. The article also highlights the importance of a continuous interior life through the teachings of Christ in the Gospels and St. Paul’s “Pray without ceasing.” The author argues that committing to daily mental prayer could be beneficial for personal holiness and growth, citing experts like St. Alphonsus Ligouri and St. Teresa of Avila who emphasize its significance. To assist readers, the article proposes a basic structure for 15 minutes of daily mental prayer.
Key Topics
Dom Chautard, Interior life, Mental prayer
