Where do Catholics pray?

Answer 1

Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics are to head the admonition of St. Paul to pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17). The highest form of prayer is that of Jesus Christ, Himself, when He offers Himself to the Father in The Most Holy Eucharist (the Mass). Since earliest times, Christians have gathered for prayer at times throughout the day, starting at the Jerusalem Temple. This prayer throughout the day has evolved into the Breviary, or Divine Office, which today consists of the Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Mid-morning prayer, Mid-day prayer, Mid-afternoon prayer, Evening Prayer, and Night Prayer. The Breviary is required of religious and priests, and many laypeople pray it as well. In addition there is the most holy Rosary, which, originally was based on the fact that the laypeople couldn't pray the 150 psalms that comprise the Divine Office. The Angelus is prayed at 6 am, noon, and 6 pm. The Divine Mercy is prayed at 3 pm. The De Profundus is prayed at 5 pm.

Beginning prayer is called mediation or mental prayer. This has nothing, whatsoever, to do with Eastern meditation, but is a totally Christian practice. As one continues in mediation and living the Gospel generously, one might be granted contemplation by God. For a complete treatment of prayer, please get Fr. Dubay's book listed below, or Peter Kreeft's book.

Catholics pray in churches.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic Answer"What do Catholics do when they pray" would require a book. Catholic prayer includes: Thanksgiving, adoration, anamnesis, anaphora, blessing, contemplative, groaning, intercession, meditation, praise, supplication, and other. Formal prayer includes all the sacraments, but most especially the Most Holy Eucharist, which is Our Blessed Lord's ultimate prayer to the Father on our behalf, the Liturgy of the Hours, and daily prayer of lay folks. To pray Catholics kneel, stand, sit, lay, walk, pretty much anything you can think of. Catholics pray "at all times": in the morning, during the day, in the evening, at night, in the middle of the night. Basically, when a Catholic is praying they are worshiping God, acknowledging His omnipotence, and their own fraility.

Answer 3

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Catholic AnswerRoman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church.

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When Catholics pray, they are speaking to God. Prayer is a "voluntary response to the awareness of God's prescence" which may include adoration, gratitude, thanksgiving, expiation, petition, or simply love. (from Modern Catholic Dictionary), we are told by St. Paul (1 Thessolonians 5:17) to "pray constantly". Catholics are living when they pray, their whole life should become one continuous prayer to God

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994

2744 Prayer is a vital necessity. Proof from the contrary is not less convincing: is we do not allow the Spirit to lead us, we fall back into the slavery of sin. (Cf. Gal5:16-25) How can the Holy Spirit be our life if our heart is far from him?

Nothing is equal to prayer; for what is impossible it makes possible, what is difficult, easy . . . For it is impossible, utterly impossible, for the man who prays eagerly and invokes God ceaselessly ever to sin. (St. John Chrysostom, De Anna 4, 5: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 54, 666)

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Those who pray are certainly saved; those who do not pray are certainly damned. (St. Alphonsus Liguori, Del gran mezzo della preghiera. .

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2558 "Great is the mystery of the faith!" ... This mystery, then, requires that the faithful believe in it, that they celebrate it, and that they live from it in a vital and personal relationship with the living and true God. This relationship is prayer.

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What is prayer?

For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. (St. Therese of Lisieux, Manuscrits autobiographiques, C 25r.)

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Prayer as God's gift

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2559 "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the or the requesting of good things from God." (St. John Damascene, De fide orth. 3, 24: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866}94, 1089C.) But when we pray, do we speak from the height of our pride and will, or "out of the depths" of a humble and contrite heart? (Ps 130:1) He who humbles himself will be exalted; (Cf. Lk 18:9-14) humility is the foundation of prayer. Only when we humbly acknowledge that "we do not know how to pray as we ought," (Rom 8:26) are we ready to receive freely the gift of prayer. "Man is a beggar before God." (St. Augustine, Sermo 56, 6, 9: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Latina {Paris: 1841-1855} 38, 381)

Answer 4

They are supposed to pray at Mass on Sunday and certain holy days and to keep prayer a regular part of their lives. Other than attending Mass when required there are no explicit requirements as to when Catholics must pray. Generally, whenever they want to, they pray.

Answer 5

Answer from a Catholic (Catholics in union with the Pope)Ordinary Catholics will pray the liturgical prayer of the Church - Holy Mass - each Sunday and on holy days of obligation. In addition, many Catholics may choose to pray privately in their homes, schools, workplace, and automobiles. These may be brief, spontaneous prayers, or they may be more structured prayers said in common with the whole Church, such as the Liturgy of the Hours. Another structured prayer recited at any time of day by many Catholics all over the world is the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Another form of prayer many Catholics may perform at various times is meditative prayer in the form of spiritual reading, for example, to read and devoutly reflect on The Bible. Members of the Catholic clergy (priests, bishops) are often required to celebrate Holy Mass once each day and to pray the full Liturgy of the Hours. Members of religious orders and congregations may also be required to recite regular prayers.

Answer 6

a church is the main place of worship

Answer 7

in catholic church