The Psalms as a Way of Prayer - Lenten Mission with Fr. Julian Studden

How exactly do I pray? Frustrations vary for Christians when it comes to praying. Have you ever felt as though your words bounce off the ceiling, going nowhere? The Psalms can serve as our guide in one very important way: by praying them. By using the Psalms as our guide and language in prayer we can orient our minds, hearts, and words to a deeper experience with God.

The Psalms invite us to reflect deeply on the love of God, to ponder His nature, to celebrate our redemption and to poetically verbalize the triumphs and heartaches of life. The Psalms are a deep well from which we are invited to drink.

The Psalms teach the importance of being honest with God and that it’s OK to ask, “Why?” and “How long, O Lord?” We learn the necessity of submitting to Him in difficult times and the joy we have in…