Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2716 Contemplative prayer is hearing the Word of God. Far from being passive, such attentiveness is the obedience of faith,
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2715 Contemplation is a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. “I look at him and he looks at me”: this
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 2713 Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of the mystery of prayer. It is a gift, a grace; it can
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2712 Contemplative prayer is the prayer of the child of God, of the forgiven sinner who agrees to welcome the
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2711 Entering into contemplative prayer is like entering into the Eucharistic liturgy: we “gather up:” the heart, recollect our whole
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2710 The choice of the time and duration of the prayer arises from a determined will, revealing the secrets of
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2709 What is contemplative prayer? St. Teresa answers: “Contemplative prayer [oración mental] in my opinion is nothing else than a
Meditation — Catechism Paragraph 2708 Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions
Meditation: Catechism Paragraph 2707 There are as many and varied methods of meditation as there are spiritual masters. Christians owe it to themselves to develop