Chapter 33: Introduction to Prayer

Question 1

Prayer

Answer 1

talking and listening to God; it involves both your mind and your heart

Question 2

Prayer

Answer 2

During prayer, you may experience insight
If you open your heart to God you can experience his love
“It is the heart that prays”

Question 3

For the depth of a friendship to grow you must be open and willing to listen to others

Answer 3

Through humility we open ourselves to God in prayer to deepen our relationship with Him

Humility – a virtue through which we understand that we are completely dependent on God and appreciate the gifts he gives to us

Question 4

Everyone is called to prayer

Answer 4

We have an innate longing to be with God and unite with him through prayer

Question 5

When you are true to yourself in prayer, you not only learn more about God but you learn more about yourself as well

Answer 5

Prayer can be like a journey of self-discovery if you are open to it

Question 6

Prayer is a central way God has revealed himself to us and showed us who we are

Question 7

Magnificat

Answer 7

Mary’s prater of praise when she visited her cousin Elizabeth

Question 8

Guides for prayer

Answer 8

the saints, our families, priests, deacons, nuns, catechists, etc.