In the Quiet Room of Intimacy
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
Matthew 6:5-13
“When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
This is how you are to pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and do not subject us to the final test,
but deliver us from the evil one.”
Grace Prayed For
“Lord, grant me the grace to seek You in the quiet of my heart — to pray, to listen, and to live from the intimacy of Your love, so that Your Presence may flow through me into the world.”
Reflection
In this passage, Jesus draws me into the quiet center of relationship — the place where my soul meets the Father in stillness. Here, in the silence of the “inner room,” words fade and Presence speaks. This is the holy ground of intimacy: where prayer becomes not performance, but communion; not duty, but delight.
The Father already knows my needs, not because He watches from afar, but because He abides within. Prayer, then, becomes my returning gaze — the loving look of a child who trusts the Father’s heart. Every “Our Father” spoken is a renewal of belonging, a gentle reminder that I do not walk alone.
As I let this truth rest in my heart, I hear the deeper invitation — to become a living prayer in the world. The “daily bread” I receive becomes love shared in every encounter. The forgiveness I ask becomes mercy I offer. The kingdom I long for begins to unfold through my small acts of presence and compassion.
Intimacy with God through prayer and Word transforms me into Presence — His Presence — sent into a world hungry for tenderness, understanding, and hope. In each encounter, I carry the fragrance of the secret room, the quiet assurance that I am loved. And from that love, I am sent: to proclaim not just with words, but with the witness of a heart that has been held by God.
Daily Evangelization and Baptismal Mission
- Be Presence – Greet others with genuine attention; let your calm and listening heart reveal the God who listens.
- Share the Word – Speak gently of how God’s love has met you in prayer or difficulty, not as a lesson but as witness.
- Live Forgiveness – Offer mercy first; it is the language of the kingdom.
- Serve Simply – Small acts of care — a visit, a note, a meal — become Eucharistic when done in love.
- Pray as You Go – Whisper “Our Father” throughout your day, remembering that every encounter is holy ground.
In this way, you proclaim the Gospel not by preaching alone, but by being the good news — a living reminder that Jesus continues to restore all creation through hearts awakened by love.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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