I. Objections to Prayer

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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In the battle of prayer, we must face in ourselves and around us erroneous
notions of prayer. Some people view prayer as a simple psychological activity,
others as an effort of concentration to reach a mental void. Still others
reduce prayer to ritual words and postures. Many Christians unconsciously
regard prayer as an occupation that is incompatible with all the other things
they have to do: they “don’t have the time.” Those who seek God by
prayer are quickly discouraged because they do not know that prayer comes also
from the Holy Spirit and not from themselves alone.

PART FOUR: CHRISTIAN PRAYER