2664. In whom is prayer fully revealed to us? (CCC 2598) Prayer is fully revealed to us in Christ.

2665. How can we learn to understand Christ’s prayer? (CCC 2598) We can learn to understand Christ’s prayer by:
1. contemplating Him in prayer
2. hearing how He teaches us to pray.

2666. How is the newness of Christ’s prayer revealed? (CCC 2599) The newness of Christ’s prayer is revealed in His filial prayer.

2667. Which Gospel pays most attention to the prayer in Christ’s ministry? (CCC 2600) The Gospel of St Luke pays most attention to the prayer in Christ’s ministry.

2668. In what circumstances does Christ prefer to pray? (CCC 2602) Christ prefers to pray in solitude, on a mountain, preferably at night.

2669. What two public prayers of Christ are preserved in the Gospels? (CCC 2603-2604) The two public prayers of Christ preserved in the Gospels are:
1. His prayer in Mt 11 (“I thank you Father”)
2. His prayer before the raising of Lazarus (Jn 11).

2670. How is Christ’s filial prayer revealed in His last words on the Cross? (CCC 2605) Christ’s filial prayer is revealed in His last words on the Cross when He says: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” and “Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit!”

2671. What does the last “loud cry” of Christ on the Cross contain? (CCC 2606) The last “loud cry” of Christ on the Cross contains:
1. all the troubles of humanity enslaved by sin and death
2. all the petitions and intercessions of salvation history.

2672. In what three steps does Christ teach us to pray? (CCC 2608-2610) Christ teaches us to pray by:
1. insisting on conversion of heart
2. teaching to pray in faith
3. teaching filial boldness.

2673. In what does conversion of heart consist? (CCC 2608) Conversion of heart consists in:
1. reconciliation with one’s brother
2. love of enemies
3. prayer for persecutors
4. prayer to the Father in secret
5. not heaping up empty phrases
6. forgiveness from the heart
7. purity of heart
8. seeking the Kingdom before all else.

2674. What is the filial boldness of the Christian? (CCC 2610) The filial boldness of the Christian is an attitude that does not doubt that all things are possible to him who believes.

2675. Why is there a need for watchfulness in prayer? (CCC 2612) There is a need for watchfulness in prayer in order to be attentive to Him who Is and Him who Comes.

2676. What are the three principal parables on prayer in the Gospel of Luke? (CCC 2613) The three principal parables on prayer in the Gospel of Luke are:
1. “the importunate friend” (Lk 11)
2. “the importunate widow” (Lk 18)
3. “the Pharisee and the tax collector” (Lk 18).

2677. How do the faithful have to pray once Christ has returned to the Father? (CCC 2614) Once Christ has returned to the Father, the faithful have to pray in His name.

2678. What will the Father give us when our prayer is united with that of Christ? (CCC 2615) When our prayer is united with that of Christ, the Father will give us another Counsellor who is the Spirit of truth.

2679. What does the Jesus Prayer say? (CCC 2616) The Jesus Prayer says: “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!”

2680. How does St Augustine sum up the three dimensions of Christ’s prayer? (CCC 2616) St Augustine († 430) sums up the three dimensions of Christ’s prayer in this way:
1. Christ prays for us as our priest.
2. Christ prays in us as our Head.
3. Christ is prayed to by us as our God.

2681. How does the Virgin Mary respond to God in prayer? (CCC 2617) The Virgin Mary responds to God in prayer by offering her whole being.

2682. Where is Our Lady's intercessory function seen for the first time? (CCC 2618) Our Lady’s intercessory function is seen for the first time at the wedding feast of Cana.

2683. How is the famous Canticle of Mary in Lk 1 called? (CCC 2619) The famous Canticle of Mary in Lk 1 is called the Magnificat (Latin) or Megalynei (Byzantine).