2725. Prayer is both a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. It always presupposes effort. the great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God. We pray as we live, because we live as we pray. If we do not want to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ, neither can we pray habitually in his name. the “spiritual battle” of the Christian’s new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
594. Why do we say “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”?
213. How can one reconcile the existence of hell with the infinite goodness of God?
112. What is the importance of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus?
531. What is required and what is forbidden by the tenth commandment?
490. What are the means that aid the living of chastity?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
