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 in scripture be pondered. From Revelation 3:20, there is the [...]
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 Old Mirror, Adrian Sinescu, 2016
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 even more beautiful is its Maker… In the Eucharist, says St. Augustine, the most perfect sacrifice and the most perfect prayer of reparation are offered by [...]