Our Comfort Crosses can be a helpful tool to focus and ground your prayers. Holding or gently touching or allowing your fingers to feel the smooth olive wood cross can help center your thoughts, calming your mind and creating a deeper connection with God.
Have you ever considered trying Praying with Imagination? This creative practice invites you to engage your senses during prayer. Rather than simply reciting words, you can use your imagination to place yourself in a specific biblical scene. Holding the cross, a tangible reminder of God during this time can help you remain grounded, allowing you to immerse yourself more fully in God’s presence.
One beautiful way to explore this practice is through Ignatian Contemplation, rooted in the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. In this method, you might imagine walking alongside Jesus, witnessing a miracle, or having a personal conversation with Him. As you hold your Comfort Cross, trace your fingers along and invite the Holy Spirit to guide your imagination, bringing Scripture to life in a vivid, intimate way.
Praying with imagination can deepen your relationship with God, enhance your understanding of Scripture, and provide new insights into your faith. By holding the cross, you ground yourself in God’s love, helping you process emotions and discern His will more personally.