Lunchtime Food for Thought: The Transforming Nature of Christian Prayer.

This introduction to Christian prayer explores the creative forces of Christian prayer by asking what Christian prayer is, what it does, and what it means. The uniqueness of this presentation is its focus on how the transforming nature of Christian prayer as a creative force, personally and communally, is embraced by the Church and baptized as both move forward in liturgy and mission. The practical measures presented in the conclusion of this presentation prepare the faithful to join the Church in actively praying during the Mass, in responding to the presence of Christ and the Holy Spirit, and in balancing liturgical prayer with devotional prayer.