Catholics are serious about prayer, so make sure you bow your head a few times a day and have a conversation with Jesus.
Governor Rick Perry of Texas flails on national television when he fails to remember which federal agencies he wants to shut down, November 9th, 2011 Sigh of relief "After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for president of the United States".
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States.
"After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for president of the United States," said Palin in a statement on her decision".
In an open letter, Cardinal O'Malley said he had decided to publish a list of 132 priests and two deacons "after serious and thoughtful consideration and prayer".
I remembered the ark that held the Torah in our synagogue when I was a kid, how it was kept open during the prayer, and how serious it felt when the rabbi warned us that it was time for our final prayers, before the ark closed and sealed our fates for the following year.
It will require prayer, meditation, and serious dialogue with those with whom we agree and with whom we disagree -- and that is hard work.
But unless you are an expert in prayer or a serious wielder of Hasidic spiritual technology, the attribute or act of "submission" might not be enough to pull you into the world of hod.
Few enough of them listened to the speeches and prayers when the serious bit eventually got under way.
Sharmila's mother confided that she thought Amina would be a good influence on her daughter's character; Sharmila was very intelligent but easily distracted, and was not serious enough about saying her prayers.
