“We love because God first loved us.” - 1 Jn 4:19

On Caritas, we’ve experienced some form of God’s love or grace. One of the most helpful habits to build upon grace is prayer. Spend some time in prayer once or twice a week using the following recommendations:

WEEK 1

Create a prayer center in your room with your Caritas candle, a cross, and anything else that helps you easily connect with God. Treat yourself to 10-15’ of prayer by:

  1. Focusing on your lit candle.

  2. Repeat out loud the mantra on your candle & pay attention to any memories or feelings that surface.

  3. Recall the moment at the Closing Mass when you blew out your candle & received God’s promise to give you the grace you need to live out the retreat.

  4. Have a heart-to-heart with God. Perhaps ask God, “Is there more you want to show me through my mantra?”

Bonus: Take a photo of your candle & post it on the private IG group chat.