I don't really kno what i'm ment to do
2007-10-11 20:15:08 · 7 answers · asked by peter_newport2003 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, part four: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt4sect1.htm
Some basic Catholic prayers can be found at:
http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/index.htm
Daily prayer site: http://www.sacredspace.ie/
With love in Christ.
2007-10-15 18:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus taught if you ask the Father in My name he will hear you. He taught the Lord's prayer and said do not pray as the heathen pray with their vain repititions but pray saying...and then He said the Lords Prayer.
Later it is taught that when two are gathered I am in the midst and when two pray in accordance (agreement) then their prayer will be heard and acted on if it is prayed in god's will. Pray as the Lord taught and drop the man made prayers...you can't go wrong.
2007-10-11 21:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by WYNNER01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pray in your own words and also in formal prayers such as the Hail Mary and the Our Father. Try each method out and see which one suits you best. Personally I love saying the Hail Mary.
2007-10-11 20:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 03:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a simple prayer life.
My day is a prayer to God.
Spontaneous prayer - Thank you Lord; help me.
Formulary prayer - Lords Prayer, Hail Mary, Sinners Prayer
Centering Prayer - this would require some explanation
I hope this helps.
2007-10-11 20:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went in my room and I said ..
Jesus I am a sinner.
I believe You died on the cross For my sins.
Please forgive my sins.
Jesus come into my heart
And all of the sudden Jesus fill me with so much peace&love.
I couldnt even believe anyone could love me that much.
He also put it in my heart that I was saved and would live forever with Him.
Now I have a loving personal relationship with Jesus.
2007-10-11 20:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
On their knees with their mouth open.
2007-10-11 20:17:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋