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When should I pray?

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What is prayer?

Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God to adore Him, to thank Him for His benefits, to ask His forgiveness, and to beg of Him all the graces we need whether for soul or body.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 276, question 304.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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At what particular times should we pray?

We should pray particularly on Sundays and holy-days, every morning and night, in all dangers, temptations, and afflictions.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 278, question 306.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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How should we pray?

We should pray: first, with attention; second, with a sense of our own helplessness and dependence upon God; third, with a great desire for the graces we beg of God; fourth, with trust in God's goodness; fifth, with perseverance.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 278–279, question 307.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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Tips for Praying

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A brief starting point for building a faithful habit of personal prayer.

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Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

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Practical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.

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How Do You Pray with the Bible?

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An introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.

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Tips for Praying

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

How Do You Pray with the Bible?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Question 567; Catechism cross-references 2697–2698; 2720

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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Question 567; Catechism cross-references 2697–2698; 2720

Holy See English edition, 2005, including the Common Prayers appendix

Pope Benedict XVI · 2005-06-28

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