Category: Into the hands of the Father: Catechesis on prayer
Catechesis on prayer – 24. Prayer in daily life
Catechesis on prayer – 24. Prayer in daily life In this catechesis on prayer, Pope Francis emphasizes the connection between Christian prayer and daily life. Prayer isn’t confined to formal religious settings,
Catechesis on prayer – 23. Praying in the liturgy
The history of the Church bears witness to a form of prayer that goes beyond individual devotions, recognizing the spiritual importance of public liturgical rites. Vatican II emphasized the importance
Catechesis on prayer – 22. Prayer with Sacred Scripture
One way we can pray is to begin with a Bible passage. The words of Sacred Scripture were not written to remain a dead letter; rather, by praying with them,
Catechesis on prayer – 18. The prayer of petition
Continue his reflections on prayer, Pope Francis notes that when we ask God for all our needs and questions, petition is an act of placing ourselves in a relationship of
Catechesis on prayer – 17. The blessing
In the story of creation, we see how God continually blesses. At the world’s beginning, God sees every work of his hands is good and beautiful thus “speaks goodness” [in
Catechesis on prayer 16. The prayer of the nascent Church
In this catecheses on prayer, Pope Francis notes how the apostolic writings and the Acts of the Apostles give us the image of a Church which is missionary, active, and
