29 January 2004, 05:12 PM
philokalia933one wild & crazy question re: vigils
Hello, list:
I have a sincere question.
first.....remember I am a convert of soon to be 5 years and am still having to learn, learn, learn the Catholic faith mostly via the internet and reading, so if my question sounds bizarre, well.....?????????
the question: If one wanted to hold a vigil exactly what does one do? I am most concerned about holding a vigil for a specific request that I have......guess I want to bombard heaven's doors.
so, IF one wanted to have a quiet vigil at home for certain intentions, what would one do? read? ?????????????

30 January 2004, 01:49 PM
PhilGood question, and I hope others share input.
I haven't done this very often, but when I have, it's been part of a group's vigil. I was assigned a time slot for prayer and intercession, so I took along a bible and did some reading, reflecting, and praying for the intention.
If the purpose is to "storm heaven," then you might also consider fasting, and/or praying for the intention throughout the day.