Br. Vincent Mary Bernhard, O.P., on Staying Focused in Our Prayer

"When was the last time you thought about turning a doorknob or brushing your teeth? Probably not for a while, since these are habitual routines we build over time. Routines allow us to turn doorknobs and brush our teeth without even thinking about it - the action is so ingrained into us. 

"But sometimes our routines work against us. We can 'check out' and not notice the details of what we are doing or the meaning behind our actions. If loving a spouse or a friend became a routine like turning a doorknob or brushing our teeth, we would say that something is wrong with this love. To truly love someone, the lover must be intentional and desirous in his love. But if it is merely routine, the love is lacking and can even offend."

In a recent commentary, Brother Vincent Mary Bernhard, O.P., reflected on the importance of not losing a sense of reality - our interaction with God - as we says our prayers and participate in liturgical celebrations..

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Dominicana: For the Love of Doorknobs (8 FEB 22)