Book 4, Christian Prayer: Chapter 1, Prayer in General Summary and Analysis

This portion of the Catechism is devoted to Christian Prayer. The first chapter introduces the topic. It is asserted that prayer is an attitude and that it is a relationship between God and the one praying. The matter of God's presence, living status and the way that any given individual does or does not sense intimacy with God are all part and parcel of prayer.

Belief is crucial. However, it is not unreasonable to realize that there may be times when the believer is confused or that there is a "desert period." The Messiah did state: "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."

There are some qualities and attitudes that are helpful when praying. One of these is true humility. This is a...