[Magdalen] Prayer List

[James Handsfield]

Actually, I think God pulls a fast one on us when it comes to intercessory prayer.  As you say, God already knows, but for a moment, as we get our minds off ourselves and think of others, the Holy Spirit can get in and do something with us.


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Jim Handsfield
jhandsfield at att.net

> On Jan 6, 2018, at 12:21 AM, Marilyn Cepeda <mcepeda514 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> A bit cynical for me, but I do think prayer is not just for God. I think
> for some, it makes them feel like they have done something and relieved
> themselves of further obligation. I also think, at times, makes someone
> feel important or like they matter. There probably rarely is a simple clear
> cut answer to why put a name on the prayer list.