Vocal prayer is that which is made by using some approved form of words, read or recited such as the sign of the cross, the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office), the Angelus, grace before and after meals, etc. Prayer can be divided into vocal and mental types. By both, God, to whom one prays, moves the individual to prayer. Prayer presupposes faith in God and hope in his goodness. It is therefore an act of the virtue of religion implying the deepest reverence for God and habituating a person to look to him for everything. a surge of the heart it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." īy prayer one acknowledges God's power and goodness, and one's own neediness and dependence.
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Roman Catholic teachings on the subject of prayer are contained in the Catechism, where quoting John of Damascus, prayer is defined as ".the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God".
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Sources commonly used to pray the Liturgy of the Hours include the full four volume set of The Liturgy of the Hours, the one volume Christian Prayer book, and various apps on mobile devices. Clergy and religious are obligated to pray the Daily Office. In the Catholic Church, the laity are encouraged to pray daily the canonical hours contained in the Liturgy of the Hours, which are done at seven fixed prayer times. Further information: Christian prayer § Daily prayer