2631. The first movement of the prayer of petition is asking forgiveness, like the tax collector in the parable: “God, be merciful to me a sinner!”105 It is a prerequisite for righteous and pure prayer. A trusting humility brings us back into the light of communion between the Father and his Son Jesus Christ and with one another, so that “we receive from him whatever we ask.”106 Asking forgiveness is the prerequisite for both the Eucharistic liturgy and personal prayer.
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460. What are the duties of parents toward their children?
327. What is the office confided to a Bishop in a particular Church?
96. What does the “Immaculate Conception” mean?
165. In what way is the Church holy?
399. Do we have any responsibility for sins committed by others?
116. Did Jesus contradict Israel’s faith in the one God and savior?
507. What attitude should people have toward animals?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is the reorganization of the Jerusalem temple described in 2 Maccabees 10:1-9?
How to deal with opposition to the truth of the Gospel?
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?
What does the Bible teach about the importance of humility and modesty?
