The Tradition of Prayer

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Simplified

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Having a Will to Learn (2650-2651)

Prayer is not just a spontaneous interior outpouring. A will to pray is required. Knowing what Scripture says about prayer is not enough. The believer learns how to pray from the Spirit according to the Church's living Traditions. By this Christian prayer Tradition, faith is shaped and grows.

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