Prayer and Praise

A quote today from Catherine McAuley:
"Your whole life should be a continual act of praise and prayer."

Now one might say that this is impossible. And in one sense this is! How can my whole life, every moment be a prayer? Would I ever get anything done?
In another way, this is easy. It's in the intention. Take small steps to begin. Start with a prayer for safety as you buckle your seat belt. Say "thank you" as you reach the green light and do not have to stop. When at a red light say thank you for the moment to catch up with God in our fast pace life.

Do you spend time answering the phone at work? A prayer for the person at the other end as you pick up the phone, may be in order.

Working with the computer? As you answer each e-mail, say a prayer for the person on the other end.
Putting you shoes on-"Are you running with me God? Am I running with you?"

There are so many opportunities to pray in the day. How can you incorporate them into your life?

Remember, it's in the intention, so start the day with the prayer of asking for good attention to the intentions of your day.