Simply Pray
Welcome to Simply Pray.
This is a small app I created to help me in my Centering Prayer practice.
How to use:
- Click or tap the right side of the screen to begin praying.
- Use the gear icon to change settings and prayers.
Please note: In order for the prayer timer to work you must leave your phone or computer screen on.
Breathe
Welcoming Prayer
1
Sink in to the present moment and what you are feeling right now in your body.
Sink in to the present moment and what you are feeling right now in your body.
Welcoming Prayer
2
Welcome what you are feeling as an opportunity to consent to the Holy Spirit's indwelling.
Welcome what you are feeling as an opportunity to consent to the Holy Spirit's indwelling.
Welcoming Prayer
3
Let go by saying “I let go of my desire for security, affection, control and embrace this moment as it is.”
Let go by saying “I let go of my desire for security, affection, control and embrace this moment as it is.”
Opening Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
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Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen
Daily Psalm
Source: CSB Bible
Prayer of Intent
Prayer of Intent for Centering Prayer
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Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier,
alive at the center of our beings,
we wish to surrender in love to You.
May our sacred word,
which we will gently pray when we engage with our thoughts,
be a sign and symbol of our intention to consent to Your Divine Presence and Action within.
Source: COCI
Prayer Timer
Don't forget to:
- Leave your screen on so the timer doesn't stop.
- Silence your ringer and notifications.
- Turn your media volume to a quiet, comfortable level.
- iPhone users: if the timer is not appearing, try selecting a different amount of time in the settings and reloading by clicking the home button below. You should then be able to select any time you desire.
Closing Prayer
Psalm 25:4-5
A Blessing
- "May the Lord bless you and keep you;
- may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
- may the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace."