Paragraph 2687

2687. Many religious have consecrated their whole lives to prayer. Hermits, monks, and nuns since the time of the desert fathers have devoted their time to praising God and interceding for his people. the consecrated life cannot be sustained or spread without prayer; it is one of the living sources of contemplation and the spiritual life of the Church.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

332. Who can confer this sacrament?

564. How are the saints guides for prayer?

132. What does the Ascension mean?

228. What is the relationship between the sacraments and faith?

592. What is the sense of the petition “Give us this day our daily bread”?

239. What are the criteria for the proper use of singing and music in liturgical celebrations?

588. What does “Hallowed be thy Name” mean?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?

What does the promise of salvation amid darkness in Micah 7:7 mean?

What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?

The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors

What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?