Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2714 Contemplative prayer is also the pre-eminently intense time of prayer. In it the Father strengthens our inner being with
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2710 The choice of the time and duration of the prayer arises from a determined will, revealing the secrets of
Vocal Prayer (Catechism paragraph 2703) …God seeks worshippers in Spirit and in Truth, and consequently living prayer that rises from the depths of the
Vocal Prayer Vocal Prayer: The need to involve the senses in interior prayer corresponds to a requirement of our human nature. We are body and
Vocal Prayer: Vocal prayer is an essential element of the Christian life. To his disciples, drawn by their Master’s silent prayer, Jesus teaches a vocal
Dear Father John, I really want to think of God as good but lately I have been struggling with all the suffering I see around
Vocal Prayer: Catechism Vocal Prayer: Catechism 2700 Through his Word, God speaks to man. By words, mental or vocal, our prayer takes flesh. Yet it
Christ’s Last Supper by Kathyrn Marcellino On Holy Thursday, we celebrate Jesus’ Last Supper before his death. On that night,” He said to them, ‘I
Dear Father John, the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that it is a grave sin to miss our Sunday Obligation unless excused for a
Dear Father John, In the Catechism (CCC 2042) the second precept states: “You shall confess your sins at least once a year.” The qualification of
