Part Four: Christian Prayer › Section One of Part Four: Prayer in the Christian Life ›› CHAPTER 1: The Revelation of Prayer: The Universal Call to Prayer ››› Article 2: In the Fullness of Time ›››› IN BRIEF

Questions and Answers

2684. Why is Jesus’ prayer the perfect model of prayer? (CCC 2620) Jesus’ prayer is the perfect model of prayer, because it is a filial prayer.
2685. How should one pray according to the teaching of Christ? (CCC 2621) According to the teaching of Christ, one should pray with:
1. a purified heart
2. persevering faith
3. filial boldness.
2686. How are the prayers of the Virgin Mary characterized? (CCC 2622) The prayers of the Virgin Mary are characterized by the offering of her whole being in faith.