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

Prayer By Christian W. Troll, S.J. in Muslims Ask, Christians Answer, 2010

Centering Prayer and Attention of the Heart By Cynthia Bourgeault in Cross Currents, March 2009

Prayer and Identity By Thomas Merton in Cross Currents, March 2009

Learning to Pray By an unknown monk of Montserrat in The Way, 2007

Praying Differently By Dennid H. van Lier in The Way, 2007

On Preparation for Prayer By Achille Gagliardi in The Way, 2007

The First Method of Prayer : Prayerful Self-Monitoring By Luis Raúl Cruz in The Way, 2007

Prayer fo Busy People: Some Insights and Advice from Francis Libermann By John Fogarty, C.S.Sp. in Spiritan Horizons, Fall 2006. Go to page 23

Christian Prayer and Song in a Post-Holocaust Church By E. Byron Anderson in Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations, 2005

On Preparing Affective Movements in Prayer By Diego Alvarez de Paz in The Way, 2005

Jesus and Prayer By Miguel Elizondo in The Way, 2005

A Role-Taking Theory of Praying the Psalms: Using the Psalms as a Model for Structuring the Life of Prayer By Robert Moore Jumonville and Robert Woods in McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry, vol 6, 2003-2005

Taking Part in the Dance: Humanity, Holiness, and a Trinitarian Theology of Prayer By Jerry Viou in Quodlibet Online Journal of Christian Theology and Philosophy, Summer 2002

Gregory of Nyssa's Sermons on the Lord's Prayer: Lessons from the Classics By Roy Hammerling in Word & World, Winter 2002

The Lord's Prayer: A Primer on Mission in the Way of Jesus By Henry French in Word & World, Winter 2002

The Lord's Prayer: Empowerment for Living the Sermon on the Mount By Mary E. Hinkle in Word & World, Winter 2002

The Prayer: Faiths and Believers in Dialogue By David Gillet, Church of England Bishop, 2001

The Prayer: Faiths and Believers in Dialogue By Seraphim, Orthodox Archbishop of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, 2001

Prayer as Healing: An Islamic Perspective by Ghulam-Haider Aasi in Suffering: The Stauros Notebook, Spring 2001

The Cry of the Spirit By Doralee Grindler Katonah in Suffering: The Stauros Notebook, Spring 2001

Theologies of Prayer: A Christian Perspective By Stephen A. Schmidt in Suffering: The Stauros Notebook, Spring 2001

Trinitarian Prayers for Christian Worship By Eberhard Jüngel, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, in Word & World, Summer 1998

Homo Precarius: Prayer in the Image and Likeness of God By Craig Keen in Wesley Theological Journal, 1998

Five Ways to Pray Always By Brian J. Pierce, O.P., in St. Anthony Messenger, July 1996

Prayer as Persuasion: The Rhetoric and Intention of Prayer By Patrick D. Miller, Princeton Theological Seminary, in Word & World, 1993

On Prayer By Abraham J. Heschel in SIDIC Periodical, 1992

The Prayer Of Foreigners: Evidence of the Biblical Tradition By Lawrence E. Frizzell in SIDIC Periodical, 1992

The Prayer of the Just One By Edward J. van Merrienboer in Spirituality Today, Spring 1991

"Deep Calling Unto Deep": The Dynamics of Prayer and Teshuvah in the Perspective of Chassidism By Jacob Immanuel Schochet. Published and copyrighted by Kehot Publication Society, 1990

On Prayer By Greek Orthodox Archbishop Stylianos of Australia

What Is Prayer? By Bob Gilroy, S.J., minister to the Lakota Sioux people of the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota

The Heart of Prayer: Prayer of the Heart By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F. in “Claretian Teaching Ministry”

St. Teresa's Teaching on the Grades of Prayer By Jordan Aumann, O.P.

Praying the Psalms By Lawrence S. Cunningham in Theology Today, 1989

Old Prayers Made New By Lawrence Cunningham in Theology Today, 1987

Centering Prayer Trinitarian? By Shaun McCarty in Spirituality Today, Autumn 1987

Apophatic or Kataphatic Prayer? By Frederick G. McLeod in Spirituality Today, Spring 1986

Images of God and Prayer By Kathleen McGhee in The Way, 1986

Discovering Non-Conceptual Prayer By Michael Barrow in The Way, 1985

Time and Times for Prayer By Philip Sheldrake in The Way, 1985

Using Scripture in Prayer and Spiritual Direction By Richard M. Gula in Spirituality Today, Winter 1984

Imagination and Prayer By Philip Sheldrake in The Way, 1984

Solitude, Truth, and Vision: Antony and the Desert Tradition of Prayer By Ross Mackenzie in Spirituality Today, Winter 1983

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

Hasidism and Prayer By Louis Jacobs in SIDIC Periodical, 1975

Prayer Expressed in Life By Mikael Tagliacozzo in SIDIC Periodical, 1975

Prayer By Cyrus Adler et al. in the Jewish Encyclopedia, 1906

The Lord's Prayer By Kaufmann Kohler in the Jewish Encyclopedia, 1906

Byzantine Catholic Prayer Page Prayers and lots of other material

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

Prayer Catechism of the Council of Trent

Prayer Baltimore Catechism

Prayer The Catechism of Pius X

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

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 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

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

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 By Jordan Aumann, OP

Posture and Prayer By Frank C. Quinn OP

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


PRAYERS

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

Prayers From Catholic Online

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

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 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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