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According to the Catholic Outlook, prayer is asking God for something, which is often called petitionary prayer.
Throughout Christian history, believers have encouraged each other to pray for their own needs, as well as the needs of others.
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mother prays for the healing of her sick child; a church prays for the
comfort and security of a war-torn nation; a child asks for a good grade
on a test, while an elderly person asks that God grant them a peaceful
death. We pray for all sorts of things: safe travel, good physical
health, financial security.
At its best, this form of prayer acknowledges our limitations and our real need for God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God.
Naturally, “ask and you shall receive” doesn’t always return the answer you expect. I believe “prayer” is a good time to thank God.
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The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.