L3: Prayer Flashcards
a two way street
prayer
When we pray…
We talk and listen to God
many ways we talk to God
ACTS
form of prayer whereby we acknowledge God and his goodness
adoration
form of prayer in which we ask God, our Merciful Father, to forgive our sins
contrition
form of prayer that involves expressing gratitude or thanks to Him
thanksgiving
form of prayer where we ask for something
supplication
ways we can listen to God
- in the beauty of creation
- in the events and people who come into our lives
- disappointment steering us in another direction
- Scripture, Sacraments especially the Eucharist
- The Church
- Psalm 46: 11
various ways where we can pray
vocal or spoken prayer
meditation
mental prayer
contemplation
focus on the presence of God
meditation
kind of prayer that centers on Jesus Christ
mental prayer
resting in the loving presence of our loving God
contemplation
What is prayer?
it is a conversation between friends