Issue 4: Prayer & Meditation

Prayer is defined as the ‘raising of one’s heart and mind to God.’¹ As Saint Benedict said it is ‘listening with the ear of the heart’² because listening opens us up to the presence of God. It is only through prayer that we can be truly ‘present to the Presence.’³

Prayer feeds the soul. It establishes and deepens one’s relationship with God and helps to develop the capacity to be ‘thoughtful and reflective’ … much needed ‘in a world where busyness and immediacy lead us toward the superficial and shallow.’⁴

It is important that that young Catholics appreciate the importance and relevance of prayer in their daily lives. Lent is a time for ‘preparation … and cleaning up our spiritual act’⁵ and Easter is such a time of pure joy. Both are excellent times to foster prayer in ourselves and our students.