The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 339: Prayer of Praise (2024)

Dec 4, 2024

Discover the power of prayer of praise, which celebrates God's essence rather than His actions. Delve into the historical role of communal worship in early Christianity, highlighting its impact on unity and the connection to the heavenly liturgy. Learn how the Eucharist serves as the ultimate prayer of praise, fostering deeper faith. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of gratitude in all circumstances. Join believers in honoring their identity as children of God and experience the transformative nature of prayer.

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Quick takeaways

Prayer of praise serves to honor God for His eternal nature, transcending mere thanksgiving and acknowledging His divine attributes.

The Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise that connects believers to a tradition of faith, embodying the fulfillment of old covenant sacrifices.

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Understanding Prayer of Praise

Prayer of praise is highlighted as a form of prayer that acknowledges and honors God for who He is, rather than for His actions. It transcends thanksgiving, which focuses on what God has done, and emphasizes giving glory to God simply because He exists. This type of prayer allows believers to join in the joy of the pure-hearted who love God by faith before witnessing Him in His glory. The essence of praise lies in recognizing the divine attributes of God and expressing admiration for His eternal nature.

Intro

4min

The Role of Praise and Prayer in Christian Worship

2min

The Transformative Power of the Prayer of Praise

7min

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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