The Feast of St Jane Frances Chantal.

"Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18: 19 - 20).

Wednesday 12th August 2020, 19th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of St Jane Frances Chantal (1572 - 1641). Religious. French. Co-founder of the Order of the Visitation with St Francis de Sales (Bishop and Doctor of the Church).
Jane Frances left behind large quantities of letters between her and St Francis de Sales that offer great insight on spiritual direction.

Our key Scripture for today is aimed at the community of believers. Believers know that Jesus teaches that prayer is a vital necessity. Scripture urges the believing Christian to pray always, everywhere and for everything.

What type of prayer is guaranteed to produce expected results? "Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Let's consider two conditions:
#1 Prayer of agreement between two or more people produce the discernment of the will of God. The will of God is the word of God. God always honors His word or promises come what may. The will of God is ultimately the best thing you want.
#2 Wherever two or three are gathered to honor Jesus, He is always there. His presence guides the prayer of the gathered Christians to produce a discernment of the will of God. The outcome is the sweet joy of answered prayer.

Whenever you can, do the prayer of agreement.

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