tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231798586835705754.post440709738353184933..comments2015-09-16T01:05:40.888-04:00Comments on The Urban Abbey: PrayerSeton Droppershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728415238864909917noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231798586835705754.post-50173657802505219462009-07-15T16:05:59.761-04:002009-07-15T16:05:59.761-04:00"there is also space for opening our minds an..."there is also space for opening our minds and hearts to God (Jesus) and talking as we do with our earthly friends. This may be a more genuine form of praying."<br /><br />I don't think pre-written prayers are any less genuine, but I believe there are three types of prayers... extemporaneous, heartfelt prayers, the ones like in the Daily Office or in prayer books--and then contemplative prayer, which is more receptive like Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina and rosary prayers.... We can all benefit from all three. Thanks for this though as I believe the main thing is to pray!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689391855366931022noreply@blogger.com