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Keep Your Eyes on the ShepherdKeep Your Eyes on the Shepherd What Is Prayer?What Is Prayer? The Bible and PrayerThe Bible and Prayer How to Pray How to Pray The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)

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Keep Your Eyes on the Shepherd Keep Your Eyes on the Shepherd

Prayer Prayer Prayer a vital element to lifePrayer a vital element to life Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the

confidence to live the confidence to live the Christian lifeChristian life

As food is to our bodies, As food is to our bodies, prayer is to our soulsprayer is to our souls

Prayer Prayer Prayer a vital element to lifePrayer a vital element to life Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the Jesus, the Master, will guide us and give us the

confidence to live the confidence to live the Christian lifeChristian life

As food is to our bodies, As food is to our bodies, prayer is to our soulsprayer is to our souls


What Is Prayer? What Is Prayer?

Definitions of prayerDefinitions of prayer Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (St. John Damascus) (St. John Damascus) Prayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listeningPrayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listening ““For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love, For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love,

embracing both trial and joy.” embracing both trial and joy.” (St. (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)Thérèse of Lisieux) ““The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good

beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” ((CCCCCC, , 2526)2526)

Definitions of prayerDefinitions of prayer Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (St. John Damascus) (St. John Damascus) Prayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listeningPrayer is a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listening ““For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love, For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love,

embracing both trial and joy.” embracing both trial and joy.” (St. (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)Thérèse of Lisieux) ““The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good

beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.” ((CCCCCC, , 2526)2526)


What Is Prayer? What Is Prayer?

Types of prayersTypes of prayersTypes of prayersTypes of prayersVocal

Silent

Conversation

Thanksgiving

Blessing

Petition(supplication)

Contrition

Praise Adoration


The Bible and Prayer The Bible and Prayer Models of prayerModels of prayer Genesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchsGenesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchs Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way

dialogue between God and Mosesdialogue between God and Moses Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and

Elijah taught prayer to the Chosen PeopleElijah taught prayer to the Chosen People The Jerusalem Temple was a special The Jerusalem Temple was a special

place of worshipplace of worship David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms

Models of prayerModels of prayer Genesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchsGenesis reveals how important faith is when we pray, a quality exemplified by the patriarchs Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way Exodus reveals prayer as a two-way

dialogue between God and Mosesdialogue between God and Moses Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and

Elijah taught prayer to the Chosen PeopleElijah taught prayer to the Chosen People The Jerusalem Temple was a special The Jerusalem Temple was a special

place of worshipplace of worship David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms David modeled the attitudes of submission, praise, and repentance especially in the Psalms


The Bible and Prayer The Bible and Prayer

Jesus prayed: Jesus prayed:

in the desert before beginning his publicin the desert before beginning his public preaching preaching

before choosing his Apostlesbefore choosing his Apostles

after performing miraclesafter performing miracles

on the mountain at the time on the mountain at the time of his Transfiguration of his Transfiguration

in the Garden before his in the Garden before his arrest arrest

Jesus prayed: Jesus prayed:

in the desert before beginning his publicin the desert before beginning his public preaching preaching

before choosing his Apostlesbefore choosing his Apostles

after performing miraclesafter performing miracles

on the mountain at the time on the mountain at the time of his Transfiguration of his Transfiguration

in the Garden before his in the Garden before his arrest arrest



Jesus prayed in many different ways:Jesus prayed in many different ways:

he he praisedpraised the Father for revealing God’s will to the the Father for revealing God’s will to the humble and lowly humble and lowly

he he thankedthanked God when he raised Lazarus God when he raised Lazarus

he he petitionedpetitioned God to keep Peter from giving in to God to keep Peter from giving in to temptation temptation

he shared his great priestly prayer of he shared his great priestly prayer of intercessionintercession

he prayed for us that “they may all be one…” he prayed for us that “they may all be one…”

at his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgaveat his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgave his persecutors his persecutors

Jesus prayed in many different ways:Jesus prayed in many different ways:

he he praisedpraised the Father for revealing God’s will to the the Father for revealing God’s will to the humble and lowly humble and lowly

he he thankedthanked God when he raised Lazarus God when he raised Lazarus

he he petitionedpetitioned God to keep Peter from giving in to God to keep Peter from giving in to temptation temptation

he shared his great priestly prayer of he shared his great priestly prayer of intercessionintercession

he prayed for us that “they may all be one…” he prayed for us that “they may all be one…”

at his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgaveat his crucifixion he prayed for all sinners and forgave his persecutors his persecutors



Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration for prayerfor prayer

She showed the qualities of faith and humility She showed the qualities of faith and humility Her appearances throughout the New Her appearances throughout the New

Testament are accompanied by prayerTestament are accompanied by prayer

Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration Mary, the Mother of God, is also an inspiration for prayerfor prayer

She showed the qualities of faith and humility She showed the qualities of faith and humility Her appearances throughout the New Her appearances throughout the New

Testament are accompanied by prayerTestament are accompanied by prayer

The Magnificat"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;

my spirit rejoices in God my savior.For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.

The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.He has shown might with his arm,

dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones

but lifted up the lowly.The hungry he has filled with good things;

the rich he has sent away empty.He has helped Israel his servant,

remembering his mercy,according to his promise to our fathers,

to Abraham and to his descendants forever."Luke 1: 46-55


How to Pray How to Pray

The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit: Teaches the Church how to pray primarily Teaches the Church how to pray primarily

through the living Tradition of the Church and through the living Tradition of the Church and through Sacred Scripturesthrough Sacred Scriptures

Gives us the theological virtues Gives us the theological virtues to help us prayto help us pray

Lives in usLives in us

The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit: Teaches the Church how to pray primarily Teaches the Church how to pray primarily

through the living Tradition of the Church and through the living Tradition of the Church and through Sacred Scripturesthrough Sacred Scriptures

Gives us the theological virtues Gives us the theological virtues to help us prayto help us pray

Lives in usLives in us



Basics of prayerBasics of prayerBasics of prayerBasics of prayer PlaceIt is good to find a special place

where you can slow down, relax, and focus your attention

Time It is good to get in the

habit of choosing a special time each day to pray

Relax body and mind Breathing exercises and

comfortable body posture can help you to concentrate

Good attitude Begin by recalling that God is present, that he loves you, and

that he has given you many gifts

Keep at itKeep the faith that God

always hears you, even if you do not “feel” anything



Prayer expressionsPrayer expressionsPrayer expressionsPrayer expressions

Vocal prayer

The expression of feelings

in words

MeditationActively using

thoughts, emotionsimaginations, and

desires to thinkabout God’s

presenceMentalprayer

Conversing withJesus or reflect on

one of the mysteries of

his Life

Contemplation Silent, wordlessprayer in which

you simply rest inthe presence

of God


The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)

† Our FatherJesus’ Father is our Father;

since God is our Father, we are brothers and sisters to all people

† Who art in Heavenrefers to God’s way of being,

his majesty

† Hallowed be thy namewe pray that everything on earth will regard God as holy and as

the source of all holiness

† Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven

God’s Kingdom will be fully established at the end of time, but

we are to live, experience, and work for it right now

† Give us this day our daily breadwe ask for our needs as well as the needs of all people; we also ask for the fullness of material

and spiritual blessings that will be ours in Heaven


The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)

† And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those

who trespass against uswe honestly admit that we are

sinners who need God’s saving love and we are to extend

forgiveness to others

† And lead us not into temptationwe ask God to keep us off

the path that leads to sin and to help us be faithful to the

end of our lives

† But deliver us from evil. Amen.we pray that the Father will

deliver us from Satan’s snares and temptations; we end the

prayer with “Amen,” an expression that means: “so be it”

BlessingBlessing (263) (263) AdorationAdoration (263) (263) PraisePraise (263) (263) PetitionPetition (263) (263) ContritionContrition (263) (263) IntercessionIntercession (263) (263)

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VOCABULARY VOCABULARY

EucharistEucharist (264) (264) PrayerPrayer (264) (264) MeditationMeditation (270) (270) ContemplationContemplation (270) (270) DoxologyDoxology (272) (272) AmenAmen (275) (275)

My heart is steadfast, God; my heart My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise.praise.

Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! harp! I will wake the dawn.I will wake the dawn.

I will praise you among the peoples, I will praise you among the peoples, LORD; I will chant your praise LORD; I will chant your praise among the nations.among the nations.

For your love towers to the heavens; For your love towers to the heavens; your faithfulness, to the skies.your faithfulness, to the skies.

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