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Prayer is essential for a fulfilling spiritual life from "summary" of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin
Prayer is at the heart of a fulfilling spiritual life. It is through prayer that we connect with the divine and deepen our relationship with God. In prayer, we open ourselves up to the presence of God and allow ourselves to be transformed by that encounter. It is a way of both listening to and speaking with God, of sharing our thoughts, feelings, and desires with the divine. Prayer is not just about asking for things or seeking help in times of need, although those are important aspects of prayer. It is also about simply being in God's presence, about being still and attentive to the voice of God speaking within us. In prayer, we bring our whole selves – our joys and sorrows, our hopes and fears – before God, trusting that God hears and responds to our deepest longings. Through prayer, we cultivat...
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