2726. In the battle of prayer, we must face in ourselves and around us erroneous notions of prayer. Some people view prayer as a simple psychological activity, others as an effort of concentration to reach a mental void. Still others reduce prayer to ritual words and postures. Many Christians unconsciously regard prayer as an occupation that is incompatible with all the other things they have to do: they “don’t have the time.” Those who seek God by prayer are quickly discouraged because they do not know that prayer comes also from the Holy Spirit and not from themselves alone.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
348. When does the Church allow the physical separation of spouses?
139. What symbols are used to represent the Holy Spirit?
302. What are the essential elements of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
78. After the first sin, what did God do?
119. In what way did Christ offer himself to the Father?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
What do the horseman, angel, and Lord symbolize in Zechariah’s vision described in Zechariah 1:8-17?
How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?
What does the Bible teach us about wisdom as a gift from God?
