Prayer




Catechism of the Catholic Church. Part 4, Section 1 Prayer in the Christian Life. Chapters: The revelation of prayer. The tradition of prayer. The life of prayer

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 4, Section 2 The Lord's Prayer

Prayer A wonderful introduction to prayer, and to internet prayer resources, by Father Roger J. Smith of the Archdiocese of Seattle

Bible Passages on Prayer The quoted texts are to the Douay-Rheims version, with some editing to replace archaic words; scriptural links are usually to the NIV at Bible Gateway, unless from the apocrypha. Catholics should compare texts to a modern Catholic translation, such as the New American Bible

Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Articles by Passionist Father Victor Hoagland on The Gift of Prayer, Praying from the Jewish Scriptures, The Prayer of Jesus, The Lord's Prayer, The Hail Mary and the Rosary, The Sign of the Cross

Augustine on Prayer A short text on the nature of prayer, from Augustine's commentary on the Sermon on the Mount

A Treatise on Prayer and Meditation Compiled by St. Peter of Alcántara

The Necessity and Power of Prayer By St. Alphonsus Ligouri

The Prayer of the Church An essay by Edith Stein, Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Discalced Carmelite

Apostleship of Prayer Intentions The general intention and the mission intentions for the current year

Popular Devotions A Theology Library collection of links

Characteristics of Dominican Prayer By Fr. Fabian (Stan) Parmisano, OP

The Nine Ways of Prayer of St. Dominic

Centering Prayer From Minnesota Contemplative Outreach

Five Ways to Pray Always St. Anthony Messenger article by Brian J. Pierce, O.P

Prayer Catechism of the Council of Trent

Prayer Baltimore Catechism

Prayer The Catechism of Pius X

Improving Your Prayer Life

Prayer From the archive of Breslov Chassidic sayings, teachings and texts

Morning Prayer A service of Father Pat from the Diocese of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. About midnight each night [our time], a Morning Prayer is mailed to all subscribers. The prayer currently consists of a meditation and short prayer taken from the book "God Calling," by two listeners

The Unseen Power of Prayer Thoughts from the Dan Corcoran Catholic Worker House in Winona, Minnesota

Teaching Materials Thoughts from the Malta Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Prayer--The First Task of the Leader; Why is prayer so important for the leaders? Why is prayer so important? Growth through Prayer

Prayer Is His Passion: Father Edward Hays St. Anthony Messenger article by Anita McSorley

Prayer: A Personal Response to God's Presence Article by Armand M. Nigro, S.J

Praying the Bible Biblical meditations with background music. Recorded by Fr Tommy Lane, LSS, DD, Assistant Pastor in Rathcormac Parish, Diocese of Cloyne, (Co. Cork) Ireland

Praying the Psalms Article by Lawrence S. Cunningham in Theology Today

Sacred Space Daily Prayer On-line. Produced by the Irish Jesuits. We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day

Christian Mysticism Where the mysticism of John of the Cross enters into dialogue with modern attempts to renew the contemplative life like centering prayer, Christian meditation and the Catholic charismatic movement

Contemplative Outreach Ltd. Good information and articles on prayer, especially centering prayer

Teachings on Prayer Learn how to grow in your prayer life with insightful help from various Christian writers

Daily Ways to Pray Courtesy of the Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus

Old Prayers Made New Article by Lawrence Cunningham in Theology Today, 1987

The Psychology of Petitionary Prayer Article by Donald Capps in Theology Today, 1982

Explanation of the Lord's Prayer

A Sermon on the Lord's Prayer By Girolamo Savonarola OP

Contemplation and Prayer A letter from Donald J. Goergen, OP

St. Teresa's Teaching on the Grades of Prayer Article by Jordan Aumann, OP

Posture and Prayer Article by Frank C. Quinn OP

Solitude, Truth, and Vision: Antony and the Desert Tradition of Prayer Article by Ross Mackenzie

Apophatic or Kataphatic Prayer? Article by Frederick G. McLeod

Using Scripture in Prayer and Spiritual Direction Article by Richard M. Gula

Centering Prayer Trinitarian? Article by Shaun McCarty

The Prayer of the Just One Article by Edward J. van Merrienboer

Lectio Divina Lectio Divina is a traditional way of praying the Scriptures so that the Word of God may penetrate our hearts and that we may grow in an intimate relationship with the Lord

Prayerwindows An internet gallery of Bob Gilroy, S.J., that uses paintings to display a way to pray in a creative manner. Directions are provided so viewers can learn how to see God reflected in their own lives through the arts

Prayer Support An easy way to learn about spirituality and prayer and to explore different prayer forms. From the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province



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Catholic Prayers Categories: new, occasions, requests, intentions, praise, blessings, comfort, healing, children, Mary, angels, saints, confession, communion, marriage

Prayers From Catholic Online

Online Catholic Prayer Book Courtesy of Et Cum Spiritu Tuo

Basic Prayers From the Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Prayers to the Angels of God Four prayers to guardian angels

Lasallian Prayer Services

Prayers of the Carmelite mystics

Franciscan Prayers

Sacred Space We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day

Prayers for Meditation From the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Daily Prayers From the Legion of Mary Home Page

Introduction to Daily Prayer Basic prayers and morning/evening prayers for each day of the week. Edited by Passionist Father Victor Hoagland

The Prayer of Jonah By Thomas J. Reese, S.J

The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Prayer for the Grace to Age Well By Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Meditations and Prayers for Lent and Easter By Passionist Father Victor Hoagland

Prayer in Particular Circumstances By Passionist Father Victor Hoagland

Paratrooper Prayers Prayers for members of glider, air assault and parachute units, collected by Lew Poorman

Veterans Prayers The Mission of the Veterans Prayers site is to help vets find or re-find a link to their Higher Power

Prayers for Rural Families



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