2728. Finally, our battle has to confront what we experience as failure in prayer: discouragement during periods of dryness; sadness that, because we have “great possessions,”15 we have not given all to the Lord; disappointment over not being heard according to our own will; wounded pride, stiffened by the indignity that is ours as sinners; our resistance to the idea that prayer is a free and unmerited gift; and so forth. the conclusion is always the same: what good does it do to pray? To overcome these obstacles, we must battle to gain humility, trust, and perseverance.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
469. What kind of punishment may be imposed?
232. What is the relationship between the sacraments and everlasting life?
53. Why was the world created?
180. How is the collegial dimension of Church ministry carried out?
575. How may we strengthen our filial trust?
485. In case of war, what does the moral law require?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
How to experience communion with God?
How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?
What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
