Section guide: [ The Power of Prayer ] [ God's Promises ] [ Virtual Bumper Sticker ] [ Labyrinths ] [ Visions ] Prayer Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Jesus (Matthew 18:20) And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: - `Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.' (Matthew 6:5-13)
Good links to other sites about prayer The Peace Prayer of Saint Francis - animated, with lovely music Prayer and Blessing -- a method Lectio Divina: The Ancient Art Society of the Divine Word, USA Western Province - Prayer Basket 24 Novenas - how to pray for urgent intentions
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