St. Augustine, Doesn’t God Already Know What We Need?
Question 50
Is prayer of petition necessary if before we ask of him, he knows what we need?
It is not that he discovers […]
St. Augustine, What is the Prayer of Petition?
Question 49
What is prayer of petition?
Prayer of petition is born of the awareness of our need. God has every intention of giving, but only to him who asks, so as not to give something to one who would refuse to take it.
from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger
For a moment, let the image of the door […]
St. Augustine, Who Should Pray For Mercy?
Question 48
Who should pray for mercy?
The righteous also should pray to obtain the remission of sins. The saint can pray only because God has forgiven him his sins. Therefore, if we would only recognize our sins, we would find their remedy in prayer.
from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger
Everyone.
– PPP
St. Augustine, What is God’s Greatest Mercy?
Question 47c
Is God merciful to all who call upon Him?
If [God] gives such [good things] to sinners what must he have reserved for his faithful ones? No, no the earth, [nor heaven]… he gives himself who made heaven…He gives Himself who made heaven. Heaven is beautiful, but […]
St. Augustine, How Do I Get God To Be Merciful To Me?
Question 47b
Is God merciful to all who call upon Him?
The scepter of justice is the scepter of the kingdom… It is necessary that for every injustice, great or small, punishment follows – either by the man himself who repents, or by God who distributes justice. Further, he who repents is already punishing himself. Therefore let us punish our own sins if we want […]