By Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture - We should all be seeking each and every day to grow closer to God, especially by adopting and persevering in good habits of prayer and virtue. The first steps, of course, are to attend Mass at least as often as Church law requires and to develop the habit of regular confession. But beyond these sacramental activities, it is important to practice the presence of God—that is, to live with an ever-increasing mindfulness of God’s presence in our lives, so that we habitually think and act in conscious awareness of the love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.