Roman Catholic Prayer
Roman Catholic teachings on the subject of prayer are contained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Prayer can be defined as the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God. It is an act of the moral virtue of religion which the concordant judgment of theologians identifies as a part of the cardinal virtue justice, since by it one renders to God that which is due Him.
Prayer may be expressed vocally or mentally. Vocal prayer may be spoken or sung. Mental prayer can be viewed as meditation, or contemplation. The basic forms of prayer are praise, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving.
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