2007-01-27 02:28:17 · 6 answers · asked by ngudjohn 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God:
+ In praise of his glory
+ In petition for some desired good
+ In thanksgiving for a good received
+ In intercession for others before God
Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church.
"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)
"Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God." (St. John Damascene)
But when we pray, do we speak from the height of our pride and will, or "out of the depths" of a humble and contrite heart? (Psalm 130:1)
He who humbles himself will be exalted; humility is the foundation of prayer. Only when we humbly acknowledge that "we do not know how to pray as we ought," are we ready to receive freely the gift of prayer. "Man is a beggar before God."
With love in Christ.
2007-01-28 17:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not sure what you are asking?
you sound to be a person of few words, you could always have a short verbal prayer and the remainder is silently within your head. Meal time prayers can be about thanking and giving honor and glory to our Heavenly Father. Pray for others things during the day, not just at meal time. Blessings to you!
2007-01-27 02:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by taffneygreen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QUEATION TO IMACATHOL
Hi
I am not trying to insult you or anything, but i have read many answers from you which were asked by members of yahoo.
I found few answers contridicting to each other.
Are you a one person who is answering questions or more than one.
kind regards
2007-01-29 05:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Muhammad Chang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no god so I don't pray before meals....
But there are germs so I always wash my hands!!
2007-01-30 19:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Creepy Uncle Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right...
Keep going with your theism... what the heck.
2007-01-27 05:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Phil Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is completely incomprehensible!
2007-01-27 02:38:45 · answer #6 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋