2713. Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of the mystery of prayer. It is a gift, a grace; it can be accepted only in humility and poverty. Contemplative prayer is a covenant relationship established by God within our hearts.9 Contemplative prayer is a communion in which the Holy Trinity conforms man, the image of God, “to his likeness.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
166. Why is the Church called “Catholic”?
362. What is eternal happiness?
236. How is the liturgy celebrated?
563. How does the Church pray to Mary?
93. What does the heart of Jesus exemplify?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?
How did Solomon become the wisest king who ever lived? An analysis of 1 Kings 3.
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What does the image of the river of life in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47) represent?
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
