Questions and Answers

2801. What double fight does prayer imply? (CCC 2752) Prayer implies the double fight against ourselves and against the wiles of the Tempter.
2802. Where do the most common objections to prayer arise from? (CCC 2753) The most common objections to prayer arise from:
1. an erroneous notion of prayer
2. the mentality of this “present world”
3. failures in prayer.
2803. What are the two principal difficulties while praying? (CCC 2754) The two principal difficulties while praying are distraction and dryness.
2804. What two frequent temptations threaten prayer? (CCC 2755) The two frequent temptations that threaten prayer are:
1. lack of faith
2. acedia.
2805. When is filial trust put to the test? (CCC 2756) Filial trust is put to the test in tribulations, when prayer seems not be heard.
2806. How long must we pray according to 1 Thess 5? (CCC 2757) According to 1 Thess 5 we must pray constantly.
2807. How is the prayer of the Hour of Jesus in Jn 17 commonly called? (CCC 2758) The prayer of the Hour of Jesus in Jn 17 is commonly called the priestly prayer of Christ.