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Post by garrett on Feb 1, 2016 9:39:21 GMT -8
Hi All,
I was just wondering, does anyone else pray three times a day (in addition to throughout the day)?
garrett
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Post by Elizabeth on Feb 1, 2016 11:23:33 GMT -8
Not formally, but going to work on it. I have found that when if I pray when I get tired (instead of power napping, reading, or whatever) I am much better off and more rested.
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Post by alon on Feb 1, 2016 19:26:10 GMT -8
I like to say the Amidah with tefillin, or a shortened version of it once a day. I pray every knight as well; or as often as not early in the morning before falling to sleep. But a formal prayer, as you seem to be talking about, should be done at 9:00 AM, noon, and 3:00 PM if you are saying the Amidah three times a day. Our halacha is just six and three. It is done ideally with kippah, tallit, tefillin and a printed copy of the Amidah in something like the Artscroll Sedur, or on a printed page. One should face Jerusalem (face East) when doing this. Even the formal prayer is to be done thoughtfully and with a deep awareness of what is being read. I usually insert prayers for specific people or events in the appropriate places as well. Evening prayers are more free-form, off the cuff. And of course there are meals- I pray before with my wife and after on my own. Hand-washing and other "ritual" activities are also part of the idea of praying without ceasing. Dan C |
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Post by rroath on Feb 10, 2016 13:00:24 GMT -8
For me I do shacharit with tefillin, tallit and kippah, minchah and maariv. Because of my "day job," minchah and maariv are both abbreviated version's, utilizing the Art Scroll Siddur. For me this is more out of habit. For some reason, my wife says that she can tell when I keep the prayers and when I skip them. I do also have the Amidah printed on cards and carry them in my wallet for times that it is not conducive for me to use the Art Scroll Siddur. Weird, I know but, it does have a real calming effect on me. It was challenging to get started due to the time it takes but, for me well worth the investment. Not to mention, it has really turned into a time of "communication" with my Abba. I have never really experienced this until I committed to the multiple times a day. It appears that my understanding and clarity has really increased since as well.
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Post by garrett on Feb 10, 2016 19:06:28 GMT -8
For me I do shacharit with tefillin, tallit and kippah, minchah and maariv. Because of my "day job," minchah and maariv are both abbreviated version's, utilizing the Art Scroll Siddur. For me this is more out of habit. For some reason, my wife says that she can tell when I keep the prayers and when I skip them. I do also have the Amidah printed on cards and carry them in my wallet for times that it is not conducive for me to use the Art Scroll Siddur. Weird, I know but, it does have a real calming effect on me. It was challenging to get started due to the time it takes but, for me well worth the investment. Not to mention, it has really turned into a time of "communication" with my Abba. I have never really experienced this until I committed to the multiple times a day. It appears that my understanding and clarity has really increased since as well. rroath - I strive for the shacharis, minchah and maariv as well. I get up early so Shacharis is very do-able, followed by personal prayers after this morning prayer service. The combination of formal and personal prayers is very nice. Since Maariv is a shorter prayer service I am usually able to fit it into any workday, often times even if only done from my car while taking a break. And mincha is something I can usually pull off in the evenings if I'm not falling asleep where I stand. But I can always read the "Bedtime Shema", which is shorter. My wife often asks me to read that one. I agree with you that the more I stick with this routine, the more in tune I am with G-d, or at least more mindful of Him. If mornings are really rushed and crazy, it only takes a few seconds to say the Shema, which I think is really important. I also use an ArtScroll Siddur. I have another older Siddur that I usually take to work for the Mincha afternoon prayer service. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Good to hear from you! garrett |
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Post by rroath on Feb 11, 2016 9:10:48 GMT -8
I agree with you that the more I stick with this routine, the more in tune I am with G-d, or at least more mindful of Him. If mornings are really rushed and crazy, it only takes a few seconds to say the Shema, which I think is really important. I also use an ArtScroll Siddur. I have another older Siddur that I usually take to work for the Mincha afternoon prayer service. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Good to hear from you! garrett Yes sir. You know, the more I thought about this question something very strange came to mind... When I do NOT do my morning prayers I feel really "rushed" all day long. Makes no sense whatsoever. When I take more time in the morning (prayers) the more "time" it seems that I have throughout the day. THEN it dawned on me (thanks to your question) that in reality it is not that I have more time it is because I am much more focused so therefore I am much more productive throughout the day.
Thank you sir for helping me make this relation. One more reason to "rise up early."
Ralph
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