Prayer & Sacraments |
Prayer & SacramentsWhat Gifts Does God Give the Catholic Church?In this section, discover many ways to deepen your relationship with God through:
the liturgical life of the church (Sacraments) personal prayer (Prayer & Faith Resources) and celebrating and remembering Christ's life, death & Resurrection (Liturgical Year) Prayer: a vital and personal relationship with the living and true God"In the longstanding tradition of the Church, prayer is centered upon God.
It is an emptying of oneself not for its own sake, but for the sake of being filled with God and entering into a deeper relationship with him. There are forms of spirituality in contemporary culture that focus more on one's own self and achievement of a superficial tranquility. Genuine Christian prayer is attentive to the presence of God and seeks ways to be of greater service to God and others." United States Catholic Catechism for Adults |