Msgr. Pope on What Little Children Can Teach Us About Prayer

“When it comes to our struggle in prayer there are some things that we need to unlearn. For too many, private prayer is often a formal, even stuffy affair, that drips of boredom and unnecessary formality and has lots of rules. Perhaps we learned some of our lessons too well.

“And yet many of the youngest children have not learned these lessons, and they seem to pray with great ease. They are unassuming and will say almost anything to God. It is true that children may have a lot to learn about public and liturgical prayer, but when it comes to personal and private prayer they have much to teach us.”

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the importance of preaching sound doctrine at the parish level and the related role of the family in living the Gospel message, both of which contribute to a strong parish community.

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Msgr. Charles Pope: What Little Children Can Teach Us About Prayer (14 NOV 12)