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

Day 329: The Gift of Prayer (2024)

Nov 24, 2024

Explore the profound insights of St. Thérèse on prayer as a heartfelt surge toward God. Delve into how true prayer emerges from humility, reflecting our deep longing for divine intimacy. Discover the covenant relationship highlighted in prayer, where it transforms from mere ritual to a genuine encounter with the divine. The heart's role is pivotal, serving as the center for authentic connection and decision-making in our spiritual journey. Embrace the invitation to deepen your relationship with God through sincere prayer.

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Prayer is a sincere response to God's desire for relationship, highlighting divine invitation and mutual longing between God and humanity.

Humility is essential in prayer, as true communication with God requires recognizing one's dependence on Him rather than approaching from pride.

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Understanding Prayer as a Response

Prayer is fundamentally understood as a response to God's thirst for a relationship with humanity. The exploration begins with a quote from St. Therese of Lisieux, who defines prayer as a "surge of the heart"—a simple acknowledgment of God's presence that encompasses both joy and suffering. This aligns with the notion that prayer occurs when our own longing meets God's desire for us, highlighting that He actively seeks us out first. Thus, every moment of prayer is a divine invitation for a closer relationship, emphasizing that God's thirst leads to our own thirst for Him.

Intro

6min

The Heart of Prayer: A Covenant Relationship

10min

The Heart as the Source of True Prayer

5min

St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565.

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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