Prayer of Loving Attention Summary

Preparation

Follow the same preparative  steps as discribed in the Prayer of Recollection Summary.

Being Present to God

Sit peacfully and silently in the presence of God.

Mantain an attitude or disposition of loving attentiveness.

Set aside active forms of prayer, and choose not to work with the mind or imagination.

Choose to simply be present to God who is present within you, not so much by thinking about him, but by loving him and receiving his love.

If the mind begins to wander, gently make an act of love in choosing to return your awareness to God's loving presence.

As the time of prayer draws to a close, conclude as described in the Prayer of Recollection Summary.

Our greatest need is to be silent before this great God ... for the only language he hears is the silent language of love. St. John of the Cross, Letter 8