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Justi Andreasen's avatar

This is very useful. Especially the ut quid. It adds a surprising depth to one’s prayer. It stops us from just listing off requests and makes us pause to ask, why am I asking this?

Maybe what we really want is comfort when God is trying to give us courage. Or success when what we need is strength. Ut quid helps untangle those motives.

It turns one’s prayer into a mirror. The more clearly we see what we’re really asking for, the more open we become to being changed by it.

It’s a habit worth practicing:

After every request, a simple, “for what purpose, Lord?”

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Martin's avatar

I can't say how much I love this. I've already shared it with someone new to the faith and will use these steps myself.

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The Ascent's avatar

Wonderful. Very good to hear. Good work.

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addielane22's avatar

What is the second formal prayer at the end?

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William's avatar

I believe it's simply called the Glory Be, for example it comes at the end of each decade of the Rosary

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addielane22's avatar

Thank you!

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Just another European's avatar

I don´t believe in the standard religious narratives. This text shows clearly the psychological and religious profundity of this religious ritual: remember that "God" loves you, recall with gratitude all the good you have received, connect with your most profound and honest intentions and deepen your understanding on why you want what you want...

I find the brilliance and wisdom of such ritual staggering and overwhelming.

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