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Friday, April 11, 2008
Why is it that the elderly pray longer than the young? Is it because, since they have lived longer, they have more to be thankful for? Is it because they know they will be meeting God soon and they want to atone for their sins? Perhaps it's because through their long lives, they have perfected the art of conversation, discovering more to say to Him, more to ask of him. Or perhaps they are lonely and have no one else to talk to. Maybe they are being selfless and praying for others' blessings and safety. Maybe they are praying for a painless death that doesn't leave their families mourning them for ages. Maybe they're praying that someone will even remember them after they're gone. Or, on another thought, maybe I'm just assuming that all of the elderly pray longer than I do because all the ones that I know do. Maybe the majority pray for less time, or no time at all, than I do. |
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❝ The only excuse for making a useless thing
is that one enjoys it immensely;
All art is useless. ❞
