25 ways to spend an hour with Jesus:

Reprinted with permission, courtesy of the Institute on Religious Life (www.religiouslife.com)

1. Slowly read Sacred Scripture with an attentive heart for God to speak.
2. Recite the Rosary and meditate upon the mysteries.
3. Let God gaze upon you and fill you with His loving presence.
4. Share with Him something that fills your heart with joy and then listen.
5. Share with Him what you are afraid of and then listen.
6. Tell Him what angers you and seek serenity.
7. Speak to Him about your loved ones.
8. Offer up a prayer for an enemy.
9. Discuss your work with Him and seek guidance.
10. Sing a song for Him in your heart.
11. Deepen your commitment to Him by making acts of faith, hope and love.
12. Imagine Mary sitting beside you and praying with you.
13. Renew your loyalty to His Church.
14. Lean on Him and share with Him the burdens of your heart.
15. Thank Him for the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Confession.
16. Confess to Him your sins and failures with a sincere heart.
17. Slowly recite the Beatitudes.
18. Pray one Our Father slowly and meditate on its words.
19. Recite one Hail Mary slowly and ponder its rich meaning.
20. Make a profession of faith by reciting the Creed.
21. Pray to the Lord of the Harvest for more vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
22. Seek guidance on what the Lord wants you to do with your life.
23. Reflect upon your many talents and gifts and thank Him.
24. Pray for peace in the world.
25. Simply rest in His presence- it’s a prayer!