“In the spiritual life, the language we use intimately reflects our hearts. As an example, let’s look at prayer. Do we ‘say our prayers?’ Or do we pray in an intimate relationship with God? The former is like saying, ‘I said words to my wife.’ The latter is closer to saying, ‘My wife and I had a wonderful dinner together.’ Prayer, when spoken of in impersonal terms, can depict and encourage impersonal aspirations, which can then lead to impersonal attempts at prayer. And impersonal prayer is not prayer at all, because it only amounts to a person saying things, rather than any real encounter with God.”
In a recent commentary, writer Dan Burke reflected on the difference between saying one’s prayers and praying one’s prayers.
To access Mr. Burke’s complete post, please visit:
Catholic Spiritual Direction: Saying your prayers versus praying your prayers (12 AUG 12)
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