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In Luke 11:1-4, when one of Jesus’ disciples ask Him, “Lord, teach us to pray,” Jesus replied by giving us the prayer that we recite countless times throughout our lifetime — the Our Father, also known as The Lord’s Prayer.
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Apr 5, 2017 · Prayer rooted in conversatio morum [ongoing dialogue with God that takes up our whole existence, our judgments, dreams and behaviors] is always open to these tears. In their case, this holy sorrow helped them pray and to grow in virtue because it is a sorrow informed by love and gratitude.
Jul 3, 2019 · The Holy Rosary combines the first two levels through vocal prayers while meditating on the mysteries of our Lord (Mental Prayer). The saints tell us that Mental Prayer is the gateway to all the higher forms of prayer, and the higher you ascend also corresponds to your progress in virtue.
By speaking prayers, speaking praises, individually and communally, we are actively allowing the Holy Spirit to come to us and turn our words into authentic communication with God. There are numerous prayers written by the great saints that express appropriate petitions and praises.
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“Lord, teach us to pray.” This is what the Savior’s disciples asked him. Of course, any answer coming from him would be a perfect answer. His answer was what we call the “Our Father” or the “Lord’s Prayer.” This prayer is a perfect model of how we should pray and for what things we should pray, and in what order. Our Father who art in heaven, hallo...
In Matthew 6:9 Jesus says “Pray then like this.” Approaching prayer, especially the Our Father, conversationally is a good exercise. Learn more about this practice in our short video.
First off, this prayer teaches us that we should desire the glory and honor of God as the first intention of our prayer, no matter what we may be praying for. Thus, we pray that God’s name be honored and held holy. Then we pray that his will be done as perfectly among us on earth as his angels accomplish it in his heavenly kingdom. There would be n...
Aug 29, 2024 · A. Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God, to adore Him, to thank Him for His benefits, to ask His forgiveness, and to beg of Him all the graces we need whether for...
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The “Glory Be” is far and away the most common Christian prayer after the Our Father and the Hail Mary. This prayer is called a doxology, from the Greek word meaning an expression of glory or praise. Christians usually use it as a way of summing up all their feelings and intentions at the end of some longer prayer.
