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How to Create a Prayer Garden

It is customary for Catholics to have a small prayer garden or garden devoted to our Blessed Mother. In this quiet little space we can come to sit in peace, to be reminded to pray, and to leave all our cares at the feet of our Lord and our Blessed Mother.
 
My patio prayer garden is where I enjoy making my rosaries. 

Prayer gardens do not have to be elaborate to bring peace and reflection. Here are 4 easy steps to get started.

1. Choose a space outdoors where you naturally gravitate to feel at peace. Is it under a tree in your back yard? On your patio? On your apartment balcony?

2. Intentionally set aside that space for prayer and reflection.

3. Choose plants that will adapt to the amount of sunlight and moisture in your space. You can plant flowers or you can choose and arrange potted plants. 

4. Choose an item that reminds you to pray. A cross? A statue? A water fountain? You can buy something, you can browse flea markets, or you can create something yourself. You don’t have to impress anyone else; choose something meaningful to you.

If you are unable to choose a space outdoors, you can create an indoor garden—near a window, using grow lights, or choosing low light indoor plants.

There are no rules here, just inspiration.

We Catholics also customarily bless our sacred spaces with holy water or have our priests come bless them.

Do you have a prayer garden? I’d love to see a picture if you’d like to share it! 



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