Questions tagged [prayer]
The way in which believers communicate to God
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About the intercessions of Saints to God, on one's behalf?
From a Catholic standpoint, and AFAIU, one prays to saints to intercede for one, on one´s behalf, to God. That being said, if you ask for help or a miracle to a saint through a prayer, and if you at ...
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How do Catholics make sure that the supposed saint they are asking intercession of is truly saved?
The doctrine of the intercession of saints states that deceased saints can be asked (via prayer) to intercede for the living. This assumes that there is:
A living Christian.
A deceased saint.
A one-...
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What did Jesus mean by saying “Watch with me… ”at Gethsemane?
We read at Mtt 26: 36-45 an account of Jesus' Prayer at Gethsemane:
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” And ...
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According to Catholicism, was there a co-relation between the time of Transfiguration of Jesus and that of his Prayer at Gethsemane?
We read in Luke 9:28-32 an account of the Transfiguration of Jesus:
Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And ...
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According to Trinitarianism, should prayers always be directed at one Person at a time, or can we pray to the whole Trinity simultaneously?
According to Trinitarianism, is it valid to pray to God "in general" (the whole Godhead) without specifying the Person (Father, Son or Holy Spirit), or should we always be explicit about ...
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What is the purpose of the ten Hail Marys in the Rosary if you should not focus on them?
Many Catholics pray the Rosary every day. This is very good. They are meditating on the holy Mysteries. What I don't really get is the ten Hail Marys. I am not saying that it's vain repetition. That's ...
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I've heard it said that Pope St. John Paul II wrote in front of the blessed sacrament. Is this true?
I occasionally get the dirty look from people in the adoration chapel, when writing, and was wondering if it's true that Pope St. John Paul II wrote in the adoration chapel.
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Our prayers should be aimed at who? [closed]
I know that Jesus died for my sins, and I know that we pray in Jesus' name, but should we ask Jesus or God the Father?
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What is the biblical basis for praying to the Holy Spirit?
There is a question about praying to Jesus already, but I noticed there is no question about praying to the Holy Spirit. What is the biblical basis for praying to the third person of the trinity?
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In Luke 18:8, does the Geek word translated “quickly” mean “suddenly” in this instance?
We know that in our lives on planet earth the Lord does not always quickly protect those who are suffering injustice. Definitely, he will on the day of his visitation correct injustices and he will ...
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Are there any biblical examples of Early Church disciples praying to deceased saints in order to request their intercessory prayer?
Certain Christian denominations, notably Catholicism and Orthodoxy, hold the belief that living Christians can pray to deceased saints in order to request their supportive intercessory prayer. Is ...
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Provenance of Novena of Abandonment
I came across the "Novena of Abandonment" prayer, first via a friend, then saw it on many blogs online etc, for example here: Jesus, You take over and the Rosary of Abandonment. It reads ...
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Is praying the rosary, heard when our attention is difficult to maintain?
If someone is 90 years of age and believes that they have an Attention Deficit issue, is their prayers heard?
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Is intercessory prayer valid? [closed]
Acts 13:48 Good News Bible "and those who had been chosen for eternal life became believers." If believers are chosen then intercessory prayer for unbelievers would seem to be futile. What ...
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Why there isn't a daily prayer structure like Liturgy of the Hours among Protestants?
Why the protestants, (and I exclude Lutherans & Anglicans, maybe some Methodists too), don't have a daily prayer rule ?
Even if it isn't as elaborate as the Catholic or Orthodox ones, they can ...
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Would an actual Christian (in the 1920s or today) actually make a “prayer sign” like this in this context?
In the Charlie Chaplin film "The Kid" (1921), there is a scene where his character, who is apparently supposed to be Christian, is being threatened with violence by a thug. As he walks ...
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What did St. Theresa of Àvila mean by the “Prayer of Recollection”?
From The Way of Perfection, chapter 28
It is a prayer that brings with it many blessings. This prayer is called "recollection," because the soul collects its faculties together and enters ...
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Which sects of Christianity recite verses of God and prostrate to God during the night?
I'm looking that this verse if Quran.
Āl ʿImrān:13
They are not (all) equal. Of the population of the Book (Or: Family of
the Book; i.e., the Jews and Christians) is an upright nation (who)
recite ...
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What is the biblical basis for switching between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as recipients during prayer?
I've noticed that some Christians seem to switch the recipient of their prayer as they pray. For example, they may begin their prayer by addressing the Father, but at some point they suddenly switch ...
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Can '15 Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden' be divided and prayed through the day?
Can '15 Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden' be divided and prayed through the day? What about '7 Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden', can they be likewise divided? Prayers mentioned are full of content, ...
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Did any saint pray '15 Prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden'?
Was there any saint (or blessed, or venerable) that prayed '15 Prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden'? Does any saint (or blessed, or venerable) recommend that prayer? Did the St. Bridget pray them?
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Hymns that talk to God [closed]
I am looking for hymns that talk to God / Jesus / Holy Spirit instead of about Him or us. Prayer like hymns if it makes sense.
English is not my primary language so I know only one: "Fairest Lord ...
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What is the origin and basis of the idea of spending an hour each day in prayer?
In my society there is this odd thing being discussed or requested of people to pray i.e to spend one hour a day praying.
I do not understand why one needs to pray for one hour. The closest is the ...
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How do you know someone is in heaven? [closed]
How do you know that a person is in heaven?
I just read the very thoughtful answers/comments to a question about praying to someone outside the trinity and have a follow up question. Most of the ...
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How to pray and meditate while saying the rosary?
What to think about when praying the rosary? If one thinks about the mystery (e.g. sorrowful mystery) while praying, then one can not pay attention to the words of Hail Mary but if one concentrates on ...
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Can Christians accept prayers from other religions? [closed]
For example, can a Buddhist prays for a Christian and let the person know like health and peace? If yes/no, where is it written in the Bible.
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“Ask and it will be given to you” vs. “Not my will, but yours be done.”
So, please clarify something for me. I'm trying to get a better understanding of presenting my requests to God, but also recognizing that it is not my will, but His will be done. Here are three verses ...
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How to pray for a corrupt government involved in drug trafficking?
Venezuelan government/regime is destroying the country through corruption, drugtraffiking to the USA and Europe, murder, kleptocracy, unjustified imprisonments. The government palace is full of ...
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Is there a standard text of the Litany of Loreto accepted for universal use by the Catholic Church?
The Litany of Loreto recited in Southern India contains a prayer "Glory/pride of the Order of Carmelites, pray for us" just before the last prayer "Queen of peace, pray for us". That prayer is not ...
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Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan
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Has the Catholic Church ever thought of replacing the prayer “Tower of ivory, pray for us” in the Litany of Loreto?
The Litany of Loreto to Our Lady contains a prayer: "Tower of ivory, pray for us". Of course, this prayer was written at a time when ivory was in abundance, and there was no prohibition against its ...
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Can one pray for something “bad” to happen to yourself?
Short version: In the context of Christianity and in particular the New Testament, is it possible to pray for something that one perceives as "bad" for oneself, and receive it?
Long version: The New ...
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Does Pope Francis want Catholics to pray both new prayers at the end of the Rosary or just one or the other?
So this question might be rather meaningless in a few months, but I figured I might as well ask here in case someone can parse the Pope's meaning
The Holy Father said:
I am also providing two ...
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Has the Church of England responded on the latest comment of its “Head”?
In a brief speech recorded on first April and televised on the fifth, the "Head" of the Church of England (that is to say its professed "Head" Queen Elizabeth II) mentioned 'prayer and meditation' but ...
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Does a Mass intention have any value now, if the Mass will be held, possibly, a year later?
Does a Mass intention have any value now (as expressed, submitted and donation made now), if the Mass will be held, possibly, a year later (due to long waiting list of intentions)?
I would like to ...
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What did Clement mean when he said: “Fasting is better than prayer, and charity than both”?
In his second letter to the Corinthians (16:3), the anonymous church father, believed to be Clement of Rome, wrote:
"Fasting is better than prayer, and charity than both".
What did he mean by that?...
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Can one take up the cross of someone who is suffering from illnesses and carry them like Simon of Cyrene and pray that to God?
If family members are sick and one wants to pray for their recovery and carry their crosses can they pray to God to bestow their suffering on him or her?
Is that a valid prayer?
Can one take up ...
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Gender Segregation in Small Groups and Prayer
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What Biblical justification is there for gender segregation in prayer/small groups? and has there been any study on the affect which this segregation has on the people involved?
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What is the origin and meaning of the rosary?
What is the origin and meaning of the rosary?
It’s a repetitive customary prayer of “Hail Mary, the lord’s prayer, glory be, and oh my Jesus”.
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Is there a Bible-verse, what says that one must not quote the bible all the time? [closed]
Can someone advice me please. I have an acquaintance who is highly religious and reads and quotes bible verses and prays almost all the time, many hours in a row. Is there any bible verse, with what ...
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Can we be united in prayer?
Are there any of the large groups of believers in Jesus that would object to praying with other denominations, non-denominations or sections of Christianity?
Example: Catholicism, Protestant, etc?
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Why do we have to make the Sign of the Cross physically?
Every time we go to the church, we can make like multiple signs of the cross during the mass. Is it wrong if I make my sign of the cross by just speaking or with my mind other than doing it repeatedly ...
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Is the prayer “Mother of Perpetual Help” blasphemous?
O Mother of Perpetual Help, thou art the dispenser of all the goods which God grants to us miserable sinners, and for this reason, has He made thee so powerful, so rich, and so bountiful, that thou ...
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What is the norm for celebrating First Friday/Saturday Novena Masses on Holy Days of Obligation?
When First Fridays or First Saturdays fall on Solemnities (like All Saints is on Friday in 2019), do people usually punt the devotions to the next month or pack them into the same day?
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What is the Protestant view on a woman praying in the family when a man is present [closed]
The Bible says at 1 Cor 11:3 (ASV)
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
Also Ephesian 5:23 adds
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Do any Christians sects have a Standing/Prostration Prayer like the Jewish 'Amidah' and Muslim 'Salat'?
I was wondering if any Christians have a prayer that includes movement like bowing towards a certain place and praying like what Muslims and Jews do.
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How common is the practice of praying for the devil?
On The Patristics Project website there is a blog post entitled "Patristic Universalism", which provides quotes from twelve of the ancient Christian writers popularly known as the Church Fathers, ...
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What is the basis for the Apostles devoting themselves to prayer for nine days in Acts 1:14?
We know that in Acts the Apostles prayed in the upper room consecutively until the Holy Spirit descended on them. Oftentimes I heard that this was calculated to be for nine days. How did people reach ...
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The Glory Be prayer and consolation - Catholic Spirituality
Is there a Catholic author who discussed how praying the Glory Be prayer can provide consolation? I am looking for a book/article on that topic.
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According to the Catholic Church, why should we pray if God has already decided the best future for all of us?
According to Roman Catholic Church,
if God knows everything, including the future (which he does, if he's
omniscient)
Refer : What is the biblical evidence for God's omnipotence and ...
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Who changed the Fatima prayer?
From the Fatima prayer we read where Mary says:
I want you to continue saying the Rosary every day. And after each one
of the mysteries, my children, I want you to pray in this way: O my
Jesus, ...
