2727. We must also face the fact that certain attitudes deriving from the mentality of “this present world” can penetrate our lives if we are not vigilant. For example, some would have it that only that is true which can be verified by reason and science; yet prayer is a mystery that overflows both our conscious and unconscious lives. Others overly prize production and profit; thus prayer, being unproductive, is useless. Still others exalt sensuality and comfort as the criteria of the true, the good, and the beautiful; whereas prayer, the “love of beauty” (philokalia), is caught up in the glory of the living and true God. Finally, some see prayer as a flight from the world in reaction against activism; but in fact, Christian prayer is neither an escape from reality nor a divorce from life.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
538. In the Old Testament, what relationship do the king and the temple have to prayer?
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
540. What is the importance of the Psalms in prayer?
558. What are the sources of Christian prayer?
220. In what does the sacramental economy consist?
281. In what way does the Church participate in the eucharistic sacrifice?
515. What responsibility does the State have in regard to labor?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message of Proverbs 6:6-11 about laziness and hard work?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What is the meaning of the “True Vine” metaphor in John 15:1-8?
