THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Part 4: Christian Prayer
Section 1: Prayer in the Christian Life

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 PART 4:  CHRISTIAN PRAYER 
  SECTION 1:
 PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE  

    WHAT IS PRAYER?  

    CHAPTER ONE: THE REVELATION OF PRAYER 
    THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO PRAYER 
        Article 1 - In the Old Testament   
        Article 2 - In the Fullness of Time 
        Article 3 - In the Age of the Church 
            I. Blessing and Adoration 
            II. Prayer and Petition 
            III. Prayer of Intersession 
            IV. Prayer of Thanksgiving 
            V. Prayer and Praise 

    CHAPTER TWO: THE TRADITION OF PRAYER 
       Article 1 - At the  Wellsprings of Prayer 
   
    Article 2 - The Way of Prayer 
   
    Article 3 - Guides for Prayer 

   
CHAPTER THREE: THE LIFE OF PRAYER 
   
     Article 1 - Expressions of Prayer 
            I. Vocal Prayer 
            II. Meditation 
            III. Contemplative Prayer 
   
    Article 2 - The Battle of Prayer 
            I. Objections to Prayer 
            II. Humble Vigilance of Heart 
            III. Filial Trust 
            IV. Persevering in Love
   
   Article 3 - The Prayer at the Hour of Jesus

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