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OurOur Catholic Catholic FaithFaith Living What We BelieveLiving What We Believe
CHAPTER 10CHAPTER 10PrayerPrayer
Keep Your Eyes on the ShepherdKeep Your Eyes on the Shepherd What Is Prayer?What Is Prayer? The Bible and PrayerThe Bible and Prayer How to Pray How to Pray The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 PrayerPrayer
Keep Your Eyes on the Shepherd Keep Your Eyes on the Shepherd
Prayer Prayer Prayer a vital element to lifePrayer a vital element to life Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the
confidence to live the confidence to live the Christian lifeChristian life
As food is to our bodies, As food is to our bodies, prayer is to our soulsprayer is to our souls
Prayer Prayer Prayer a vital element to lifePrayer a vital element to life Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the
confidence to live the confidence to live the Christian lifeChristian life
As food is to our bodies, As food is to our bodies, prayer is to our soulsprayer is to our souls
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 PrayerPrayer
What Is Prayer? What Is Prayer?
Definitions of prayerDefinitions of prayer Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (St. John Damascus) (St. John Damascus) Prayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listeningPrayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listening ““For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love, For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love,
embracing both trial and joy.” embracing both trial and joy.” (St. (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)Thérèse of Lisieux) ““The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good
beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” ((CCCCCC, , 2526)2526)
Definitions of prayerDefinitions of prayer Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (St. John Damascus) (St. John Damascus) Prayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listeningPrayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listening ““For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love, For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love,
embracing both trial and joy.” embracing both trial and joy.” (St. (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)Thérèse of Lisieux) ““The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good
beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” ((CCCCCC, , 2526)2526)
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What Is Prayer? What Is Prayer?
Types of prayersTypes of prayersTypes of prayersTypes of prayersVocal
Silent
Conversation
Thanksgiving
Blessing
Petition(supplication)
Contrition
Praise Adoration
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The Bible and Prayer The Bible and Prayer Models of prayerModels of prayer Genesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchsGenesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchs Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way
dialogue between God and Mosesdialogue between God and Moses Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and
Elijah taught prayer to the Chosen PeopleElijah taught prayer to the Chosen People The Jerusalem Temple was a special The Jerusalem Temple was a special
place of worshipplace of worship David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms
Models of prayerModels of prayer Genesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchsGenesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchs Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way
dialogue between God and Mosesdialogue between God and Moses Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and
Elijah taught prayer to the Chosen PeopleElijah taught prayer to the Chosen People The Jerusalem Temple was a special The Jerusalem Temple was a special
place of worshipplace of worship David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 PrayerPrayer
The Bible and Prayer The Bible and Prayer
Jesus prayed: Jesus prayed:
in the desert before beginning his publicin the desert before beginning his public preaching preaching
before choosing his Apostlesbefore choosing his Apostles
after performing miraclesafter performing miracles
on the mountain at the time on the mountain at the time of his Transfiguration of his Transfiguration
in the Garden before his in the Garden before his arrest arrest
Jesus prayed: Jesus prayed:
in the desert before beginning his publicin the desert before beginning his public preaching preaching
before choosing his Apostlesbefore choosing his Apostles
after performing miraclesafter performing miracles
on the mountain at the time on the mountain at the time of his Transfiguration of his Transfiguration
in the Garden before his in the Garden before his arrest arrest
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The Bible and Prayer The Bible and Prayer
Jesus prayed in many different ways:Jesus prayed in many different ways:
he he praisedpraised the Father for revealing God’s will to the the Father for revealing God’s will to the humble and lowly humble and lowly
he he thankedthanked God when he raised Lazarus God when he raised Lazarus
he he petitionedpetitioned God to keep Peter from giving in to God to keep Peter from giving in to temptation temptation
he shared his great priestly prayer of he shared his great priestly prayer of intercessionintercession
he prayed for us that “they may all be one…” he prayed for us that “they may all be one…”
at his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgaveat his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgave his persecutors his persecutors
Jesus prayed in many different ways:Jesus prayed in many different ways:
he he praisedpraised the Father for revealing God’s will to the the Father for revealing God’s will to the humble and lowly humble and lowly
he he thankedthanked God when he raised Lazarus God when he raised Lazarus
he he petitionedpetitioned God to keep Peter from giving in to God to keep Peter from giving in to temptation temptation
he shared his great priestly prayer of he shared his great priestly prayer of intercessionintercession
he prayed for us that “they may all be one…” he prayed for us that “they may all be one…”
at his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgaveat his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgave his persecutors his persecutors
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 PrayerPrayer
The Bible and Prayer The Bible and Prayer
Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration for prayerfor prayer
She showed the qualities of faith and humility She showed the qualities of faith and humility Her appearances throughout the New Her appearances throughout the New
Testament are accompanied by prayerTestament are accompanied by prayer
Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration for prayerfor prayer
She showed the qualities of faith and humility She showed the qualities of faith and humility Her appearances throughout the New Her appearances throughout the New
Testament are accompanied by prayerTestament are accompanied by prayer
The Magnificat"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.He has shown might with his arm,
dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
but lifted up the lowly.The hungry he has filled with good things;
the rich he has sent away empty.He has helped Israel his servant,
remembering his mercy,according to his promise to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever."Luke 1: 46-55
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How to Pray How to Pray
The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit: Teaches the Church how to pray primarily Teaches the Church how to pray primarily
through the living Tradition of the Church and through the living Tradition of the Church and through Sacred Scripturesthrough Sacred Scriptures
Gives us the theological virtues Gives us the theological virtues to help us prayto help us pray
Lives in usLives in us
The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit: Teaches the Church how to pray primarily Teaches the Church how to pray primarily
through the living Tradition of the Church and through the living Tradition of the Church and through Sacred Scripturesthrough Sacred Scriptures
Gives us the theological virtues Gives us the theological virtues to help us prayto help us pray
Lives in usLives in us
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How to Pray How to Pray
Basics of prayerBasics of prayerBasics of prayerBasics of prayer PlaceIt is good to find a special place
where you can slow down, relax, and focus your attention
Time It is good to get in the
habit of choosing a special time each day to pray
Relax body and mind Breathing exercises and
comfortable body posture can help you to concentrate
Good attitude Begin by recalling that God is present, that he loves you, and
that he has given you many gifts
Keep at itKeep the faith that God
always hears you, even if you do not “feel” anything
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How to Pray How to Pray
Prayer expressionsPrayer expressionsPrayer expressionsPrayer expressions
Vocal prayer
The expression of feelings
in words
MeditationActively using
thoughts, emotionsimaginations, and
desires to thinkabout God’s
presenceMentalprayer
Conversing withJesus or reflect on
one of the mysteries of
his Life
Contemplation Silent, wordlessprayer in which
you simply rest inthe presence
of God
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The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
† Our FatherJesus’ Father is our Father;
since God is our Father, we are brothers and sisters to all people
† Who art in Heavenrefers to God’s way of being,
his majesty
† Hallowed be thy namewe pray that everything on earth will regard God as holy and as
the source of all holiness
† Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven
God’s Kingdom will be fully established at the end of time, but
we are to live, experience, and work for it right now
† Give us this day our daily breadwe ask for our needs as well as the needs of all people; we also ask for the fullness of material
and spiritual blessings that will be ours in Heaven
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The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
† And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against uswe honestly admit that we are
sinners who need God’s saving love and we are to extend
forgiveness to others
† And lead us not into temptationwe ask God to keep us off
the path that leads to sin and to help us be faithful to the
end of our lives
† But deliver us from evil. Amen.we pray that the Father will
deliver us from Satan’s snares and temptations; we end the
prayer with “Amen,” an expression that means: “so be it”
BlessingBlessing (263) (263) AdorationAdoration (263) (263) PraisePraise (263) (263) PetitionPetition (263) (263) ContritionContrition (263) (263) IntercessionIntercession (263) (263)
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VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
EucharistEucharist (264) (264) PrayerPrayer (264) (264) MeditationMeditation (270) (270) ContemplationContemplation (270) (270) DoxologyDoxology (272) (272) AmenAmen (275) (275)
My heart is steadfast, God; my heart My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise.praise.
Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! harp! I will wake the dawn.I will wake the dawn.
I will praise you among the peoples, I will praise you among the peoples, LORD; I will chant your praise LORD; I will chant your praise among the nations.among the nations.
For your love towers to the heavens; For your love towers to the heavens; your faithfulness, to the skies.your faithfulness, to the skies.
Psa
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salm
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