Do You Know How to Pray? / How Did Matthew Kelly Learn How to Pray? / Tips for Praying

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

How has your prayer life grown in the last 6-months? How would you like your prayer life to grow in the next 6 months?

[@sandradoty5366]

By leaps and bounds. But how to express it? Deeper- more meaningful - more trusting - more peace - especially more love given and received. Thank you! 1:17:53

[@karenwhalen2639]

Because of your teachings. I started 10 minutes a day for about 3 years. It's saved my life and helped me reclaim my life as it should be putting God 1st. I also regularly take notes during the homily. I journal regularly not consistently as I am with my prayer. Love your books and enjoying your videos that keep popping up. Yesterday I started an email to ask my priest to teach me to pray. Then this KZbin popped up. I didn't even send the email. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@marystaramour5535]

Fabulous and supernatural!!!God bless you 🙏

[@vitorenda6911]

May God bless you, Matthew county that was beautiful

[@jenniferlacroix6561]

Awesome lots to reflect on and to work on and changing my life

[@nanasherburne]

Thank you sooo much for my first lesson in 70 years of how to pray!! I’ve longed for intimacy with God. I’m excited!

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@converseconstruction375]

My favorite part of this prayer as I listened and prayed was Matthews breath. It started as Matthews breath and then became Gods breath as if he were next to me. Thank you for your guidance, love and continued perseverance. James

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I'm delighted this resonated with you.

[@shannongill479]

Just listened to your video while working at my computer. Every Catholic needs to listen to what you said! I’m 59 years old. And 19 months ago I changed my life. And now I’m on a journey with God. My goal is Heaven! There’s no turning back. I finally realize how Blessed I am to be Catholic! Thank You and God Bless You Mathew Kelly!🙏🙏

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

God is leading the way! May God bless you on your new journey in faith!

[@marystaramour5535]

Matthew, you are one of the lay people who actually gave me the strength to start my prayer routine ... I found a book in my parish and started reading :I was converted!!! It was your book !! Thank you to be so simple and fresh in explaining our catholic faith 🙏 God Bless you🤍

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

That is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@LB-ku6ry]

I just found you. Never heard of you until you came in my email this morning.I watched this entire video and prayed with you. You brought me to tears, deep woah filled tears. I’ve never heard anything so profound and spiritual in relation to Catholicism. I’m stunned. I’m reflective. I’m sitting here integrating your words and delivery of them. I am moved beyond belief. You just taught me to pray. You just taught me to memorize the 23 psalm. You just taught me to know the Shepard. May God bless you and your family all the days of your life. And if I didn’t say the words, Thank you. I’m grateful God brought you into my life.

[@mariemcgeary8490]

I am speechless. What a blessing he is with his words of encouragement. Prayer is the answer. Let’s spread his message to everyone we know. God Bless! Marie

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thank you Marie

[@aaron4239]

Mr Kelly you are an inspiration, thank you for sharing your thoughts!!

[@patallikian8857]

Excellent presentation on the importance of daily prayers for everyone.

[@Tgerardb]

I paused at about 9:40 because I had a brief thought. Your words at this point had me thinking of one of the Transfigurations; a voice came from heaven saying, This is my beloved Son, Listen to Him. In our daily prayer, we need to pause in silence and listen to Jesus.

[@Tgerardb]

Have you thought about coming to Lancaster, PA, to St. John Neumann Parish? I’d love to see and listen to you! Give Fr. Dan a call and tell him you’ll give us a talk!

[@shirleycabildo8279]

What a powerful story at the end. Thank you Mathew for all your teachings! I got to know you when I picked up an used copy of Rediscovering Jesus at left by someone at the church. That was the start of my conversion and more meaningful conversation with Jesus. You’re so incredible and THANK YOU for all that you write and do!!! God bless.

[@Littlemermaid17]

Life without prayer is dull and difficult - communion with God illuminates everything. God is great 🙏🏼

[@schwierconsulting6067]

...I know the Shepherd ❤ Beautiful Beautiful presentation 🙏 Thank you.

[@ednafragoso4460]

Matthew Kelly your books have changed my life especially the book of how you show someone to pray and the book rediscover Jesus. I use the process of prayer every morning and it helps to thank God, appreciate what he does in my life and praying for people that need prayer. Thank you for your books and your knowledge. Edna Fragoso

[@madelineharris4974]

Setting aside time each day no matter how short or long for prayer is an important part of my day! Thank you for sharing your message, Matthew. Very inspiring as always!

[@chardkidd]

Thank you. I needed this to guide me. I play this video each day and you lead me in something so important that I have struggled to do for such a long time

[@kathleenlamantia4239]

I believe this talk is the beginning of a change in my life .. thank you Matthew Kelly God bless you

[@mysticalrosecakes309]

That was awesome. I’ve listened to your short reflections for best lent ever but listening to you speak extensively for the first time was just inspirational. May the seeds sown by the Lord in the hearts of your listeners (and readers) bear abundant fruits. Amen. Great job Matthew..

[@WarriorKnitter]

So often when I pray I become very distracted and I tend to stay distracted while I "recite" the prayer as the background to whatever I'm doing or thinking about. My goal and hope this Lent is to pray more conscientiously, more intentionally with more attention and devotion. To realize that when the Holy Spirit calls me back, to make a concerted effort to stay connected with and in that prayer. And to have that discipline built during Lent stay with me. So, I'm doing better than I'd hoped but not as good as I'd like. I have better days when I feel that most of my prayer day has been intentional and connected and some days where I seem to spend all day coming back on line and several times during those days where I don't try as hard. But I am persevering.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

So glad to hear you are building up your prayer life. Honestly, it's hard for everyone, even the great saints dealt with what you're describing. But all they did, and all we can do, is persevere and be ready when we hear the voice of God. Keep going!

[@jrowlove7328]

Same here.

[@iamredsmom]

Thank you for your response as I struggle also, but I am...and will steadily improve. I am committed! This video was an inspiration, to be sure. Thank you, Matthew Kelly!!

[@brianfernandez71]

“Re discovering Matthew Kelly” Saw him live , became sponsors, but didn’t you know the rest! But this time is different!!! Dude… thank you! Please keep it up!! It’s time..

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

So wonderful, thank you Brian!

[@methatlovescats3602]

Jesus told his disciples that when you pray say these words. Our Father who art in heaven etc. It's the lord's Prayer. He gave me this prayer under my breath one evening when I was in possible trouble it just flowed from my being i never knew it existed until that night. Turns out that prayer saved me through that situation. But to this day I still can say those words that came out of me they are forever burned in my mind. I can't even remember how to quote psalms 91 ! Or remember any other very short scripture. All I'm saying here is don't waste your breath when there's a Prayer Jesus has given us to pray and it's alive and GOD hears us. The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:5-15

[@carolnahigian9518]

Wise MAN!!!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

How is your prayer life coming along so far this Lent? Are you making the progress you hoped you would?

[@irmaorta9311]

I joined an Intercessory prayer team at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Victoria, Texas.

[@debbiequiroz9306]

I'm being challenged in ways I didn't necessarily plan on when Lent started. Reading your book and listening to this presentation are providing me the tools that I wish I had when I was 15.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

@@debbiequiroz9306 Glad you are having a transformative Lent! Remember, it is always the right time to begin the journey God has planned for us!

[@annesouza2]

I've been doing the prayer process each morning. I feel like I'm growing closer to God each day!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

@@annesouza2 Thanks be to God!

[@bettykelly9038]

Simple but so spiritually infused! Thank you and thank God for encouraging you to begin Dynamic Catholic

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks Betty.

[@mr.perfect6560]

I learned how to really pray during Covid Lockdowns, I found an outside kneeler and statue of Mary at a St. Mary's Church close to my home and it was their I really learned prayers.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

That’s a blessing

[@katieamess5000]

Thank you for this Matthew. I’ve learned so much from you throughout Lent these past 3 years and this video could just possibly change my life.

[@comfortnjiwujames]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@christinamaldonado7560]

This is such a great listen - PRAYER! - JUST KEEP SHOWING UP! I LOVE THIS!

[@KateVolmanMedia]

Thank you for such a powerful message. I am inspired to improve my prayer life. I know how powerful it is. Thank you for sharing your message.

[@17CW68fNv]

Love to hear your talks, very inspiring , I'm a new listener. God bless.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thank you

[@rosannaparra2438]

WOW - so powerful; I will never get tired of listening to you!

[@jspunky3]

I agree. I look forward to him every year during lent.

[@johngutierrez9988]

Watching Mattew Kelly speak is God sent, i feel like God is speaking to me thru Mattew, if your looking to grow in your faith and personal growth in Christ this video is a must to watch

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks. Please pray for me.

[@17CW68fNv]

Love to hear your talks so very inspiring. I'm a new listener. God bless.

[@johngutierrez9988]

Mattew Thank you for your reply. I know for a fact that the more time I spend in prayer the more God reveals his love for me. It is so easy to get side tracked in this crazy world, God give me strength to resist temptation that is not of you, you know my heart God , help me be your light to this world, in Jesus name I pray

[@arestm1]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I started today.

[@joolz5747]

Love hearing you always and this prayer example is wonderful! God is listening and talking! God heard our hearts! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

So glad this has touched your heart, thank you!

[@noreenmurphy5736]

I have read the book and pray using the process . The video was very powerful and an invitation to go even more deeply in prayer

[@Steve-o2v4g]

Thank you for this video

[@guppyschildwachter6039]

I am in the process of becoming Catholic! Thank you so much for your videos! They are very helpful to me. I have always talked to God like He was sitting cross legged on the floor with me, lol. I didn’t know Catholics did that too!! 😉 Seriously, most protestants believe that Catholicism is all about rituals and formal recitation of uniform prayers. That’s what I always thought, anyway! 🙈 I am so excited to have found that nothing could be farther from the truth! Everything I am learning just draws me deeper into a genuine authentic relationship with Christ. It’s ALL about relationship!! Appreciate your ministry so much!☺️

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Everything comes down to relationship

[@marylounygaard2962]

Thank You Matthew for sharing! You are making a difference in the prayer life of so many! May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks Mary Lou. I appreciate the encouragement.

[@susans5991]

Thank you Matthew Kelly

[@annsboland]

Matthew, thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm an Ambassador and have tried the "prayer process" off and on for at least THREE YEARS (probably longer). I'd attend an event, or read a book, or listen to a CD, or watch a video and resolve to try it again. But always unsuccessfully. When you prayed it "with us" in the video tonight, it finally clicked for me. Thank you again.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks Ann. Appreciate all your love and support.

[@margaretmunck6500]

Good morning Matthew we met in Massachusetts many years ago. I hosted you at my home and my parish. You were planning to walk across America with some friends. Your countenance your person has never left me. I think about you I talk to God about you and your life and mission almost every day. Your book, "life is messy, " is my favorite. God is with you and so am I. Margaret Munck OCDS

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks Margaret. I remember you and your family well. Hope you are all healthy and happy.

[@davesmietanski512]

Just watching this again. I just wanted to let you know Matthew, without listening to your videos about the 4 characteristics of a dynamic Catholic and the story about a worldwide pandemic from years ago, I don’t know where I’d be on my faith journey or in life. Thank you for that and know that you’ve always got people praying for you.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

I pray what I Believe. Jesus Will Keep me Safe and Free And Love and Peace 😇 Thank You 🙏 Jesus

[@carolaivagedis9081]

Practical and precious!!! Thank you Matt.

[@annesorenson4641]

We really need all of matthews info. How wonderful to have him speaking to us everybday

[@maryzayachek8911]

It's as though you were listening in on the conversation I had with my friend this morning. Needed to hear this exact presentation!!

[@gmendez7630]

This was great! It really woke me up about prayer. Thank you, Matthew Kelly.

[@janesdailydose1063]

Thank you so much Mr. Matthew Kelly. God bless you.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thank you, so glad to connect with you here!

[@SE-cm3rh]

Thank you!!!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Very welcome!

[@kathleenwharton2139]

“Thank You 🙏 Jesus..for Gods Love and Peace.” Gods Love and Peace is All I need. Jesus said the Father knows everything we need before we ask. 😇

[@sharonbuffett]

powerful

[@normaprada5498]

This will really help you develop a prayer life Thank you so much, Matthew 🙏❤️

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Welcome

[@giannaisrael2057]

This really was helpful!! 👏🏽

[@paulad.cangemi2587]

Thoroughly enjoying Best Lent Ever and grateful for this presentation. I found myself reflecting on the fact that this was recorded as America was just preparing to shelter in place due to the Pandemic. I pray that everyone in that audience has fared well this past year, and that prayer has sustained them and us all. Thank you Matthew Kelly for allowing your life to have been changed when you were 15, and for inspiring and guiding us to the same. Peace.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks Paula . Please pray for me.

[@tonialauer8681]

Thank you so much...I am working on getting to know the Shepherd through the daily prayer process. Bless you and keep you safe!

[@janisanderson1121]

Thank you Matthew! I have gained so much from following you and Dynamic Catholic. I love how you have simply taught me how to pray to God by just having a conversation with Him.

[@colleenjones4703]

Thank you Matthew Kelly So interesting we need you

[@jeffseng6385]

Thank you very much. That was powerful and helpful to me.

[@jenTL88]

That ending!!! Thank you

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I'm delighted this served you, Jen.

[@conniegreen9384]

Thank you, Matthew Kelly, and all the wonderful people at Dynamic Catholic, for guiding us to make prayer a priority in our lives. Thank you for the things you have shared with us, to have that personal prayer time with God. It will and is changing my life! God bless your endeavors! 🧡🙌

[@RitaBlanchard]

What was on the prayer process card? This was so amazing. People hand me books, Pat me on the shoulder & tell me I’ll know how to pray after I read that book.

[@janbugaj3296]

Get to know the Shepherd!

[@australiainfelix7307]

This is great! Thank you.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ichbinderlebkuchenmann]

Imagine making a thank you list at the beginning of your speech and not thanking GOD… or, rather, imagine being closer to God

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

?

[@cindymuzzo9549]

Excellent. Inspiring and most helpful Thank you!

[@jerseygangel]

Thank you Matthew for directing us to this talk on prayer from Best Lent ever? I have been praying about the same different family situations what seems like forever. Not sure if I hear the answer. Now what I have been praying about needs decison to be made not by just me, but other family members. How do you know how God is answering specific prayers for situations? Thanks again Matthew Kelly for all you do to make us the Best Version of ourselves.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Sometimes it can take years before we see God’s hand at work in our lives.

[@suzyjarwa9129]

Wow! Amazing, just amazing!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks Suzy!

[@louisemace8952]

thank you for your inspiration❤️❤️❤️

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

You're very welcome Louise. I am delighted this resonated with you!

[@jameswardick8974]

Truth spoken,thank you

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@kingrac2]

As usual.... amazing! Makes me want more! Makes me want to be a better Catholic!!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thank you.

[@sandyruiz1054]

This was beautiful and touching.

[@paulavorisek4078]

My prayer life has grown and flowered this lent. Working with your book, the videos and Digging the Well Before you Get Thirsty are a big part of it. I'm not into Journaling but it is easier right now to sit and write more than ever as well as spending time in silence

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

So glad to hear it! Prayer is so important, but it's also supposed to be simple and easy. Keep going! God bless!

[@lisawarner7991]

Such wonderful food for thought💕

[@fireside007]

Hi from Chicagooo In Adoration 3am Ty!! Remember me.. Mike Firesideav

[@ms.jenkinskbclassroom6066]

All good stuff.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks.

[@buddymac3993]

No I do not,but I muddle along and persevere.GOD understands.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Keep muddling. He knows what he is doing

[@RitaBlanchard]

I really struggle with spontaneous prayer. I admire those that can just do it at the drop of a hat.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

It’s the hardest thing in the world to do. I explain in detail in I Heard God Laugh

[@stephaniegonzales6032]

Love the work you do. ❤keep it up!!

[@jspunky3]

Thank you for this.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Welcome

[@dalizoquendo1603]

I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation! It has enlightened me tremendously. I have one question that has been concerning me...You separated us as Catholics and Christians. Aren't we not both? My 11 yr old son was asked this question by one of his classmates that is from another sect and I told him that the true answer was he was both Catholic and Christian but I felt like you separated us as Catholic or Christian. Can you clarify that for me...Sorry

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

You are correct.

[@bernardandreyo5747]

Hi Matthew. Great job. Do you happen to remember what book your 30 year old friend used? God bless, bern

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

It was the gospel of Matthew.

[@cynthiasaar3529]

Thank you Mr. Kelly for suggesting and sharing this opportunity to listen to this event. (I shared it on Facebook.) Psalm 23 is on my list to memorize as is the Sermon on the Mount. I am participating in the BLE and reading your book I Heard God Laugh. I'm learning a lot from it. You have a simple way of getting your point across. In the video, you asked if everyone had a prayer card. I'm curious. Can I get one? Thank you & God Bless!

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Your welcome. Call my office and they will send you a prayer process card

[@christopherkelly9985]

What’s your office phone number? ThaNks again. This was awesome 😎

[@angelblessing7937]

Dear friends, Novena for living in the Divine will, read up on this gift for these times given by Our Lord to Servant of God Luisa Picaretta, incredible, it will change your life😇

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

What did you think of the video?

[@christopherkelly9985]

Awesome 😎

[@YSQUA]

58:30 Prayer Practice

[@ritaaccathara8532]

I remember you would set the timer every hour set submit each our to the Lord/ pray 1 min out of the hour or so. I forgot how you did it. Can you please refresh my memory? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Just using my own simple words to put before Him an intention.

[@ritaaccathara8532]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor oh okay thanks 🙏🏼

[@carolmarshall4298]

Fun🎉❤

[@richyburnett]

All those reasons he mentioned and not once did he mention that the number one reason we don’t pray is because we can’t tell if anyone is actually listening and it seems like nonsense.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I’m sorry you feel that way.

[@blisspop6193]

Good meditative game plan but IMO, every single day should include at least one Holy Rosary and/or Divine Mercy Chaplet. Prayer is a discipline of ones' faith.

[@bevmoore2869]

Please tell me which book of Matthew's is being referred to in this video? Thank you.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I heard god laugh

[@bevmoore2869]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor Thank You!

[@gerarddonahue8659]

Do you have any great videos or links on your book I heard God Laugh. Our Knights of Columbus is having a book discussion in April

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Gerard; Yes, I do! They are a huge part of Best Lent Ever this year (www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/best-lent-ever.html) and you can find them there. They aren't anywhere else as of yet, however.

[@gerarddonahue8659]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor Thanks Matthew. Our Knights Council 14725 is out of Methuen MA. Are you a Brother Knight yourself?

[@sharongaristo9759]

Yes, we are all called to pray and fast . Let’s all set up mass intentions to end abortion 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joolz5747]

Great! 👍🙏 FYI Peter’s mom in law was not dead…Jesus healed her from her illness…😊 Also watch THE CHOSEN…on the app. You will see Jesus with a sense of humor and quite a normal human but not in his miracles! He is all God and all man. Thank you! 😊💜✝️

[@granmabern5283]

Yeah, that was a dumb Macho joke/mistake. I know God has a sense of humour because of frogs.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Fair enough.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Will do

[@barbaracimini1447]

Due to Covid, my church IS locked. 😔

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

:(

[@susancuzelis5128]

So sad, our priest never locked our church during the lockdown, we were blessed. Now our church is packed at every Mass. I really believe because our parish never watched Mass on TV. On the other hand, churches nearby that shut down, now have very low numbers coming back to Mass, this is tragic. We should have never shut down, we needed the Eucharist more than ever during the pandemic. I lost my husband to Covid and feel so lost and lonely but I’m so blessed to have my faith. Thank you Matthew for this talk.

[@granmabern5283]

That was meditation that your friend taught you. SSPX priests teach us that on Saint Ignatius Loyola retreats, aka Ignatian retreats. All Catholics need daily meditation. Contemplation is when God takes you out of yourself and shows you Himself. Saint Theresa of Avila wrote that some RARE nuns are unable to pray contemplative prayer and should then be grateful for meditation.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Yes we do.

[@claudiavalderrama1753]

Please, traduction un español

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Ok

[@sharongaristo9759]

Let’s all set up mass intentions to end abortion 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jeffrendell]

77 Million Catholics?

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Yes. Do you think the number is high or low?

[@RumorHazi]

1.3 billion worldwide.

[@TeresaMartinez-oc4dh]

Will Christianity survive in America. Is the best question.