Magisterial Reference

Catechism of the Catholic Church

A structured reference library of canonical Catechism paragraph references, organized according to the Four Pillars of Catholic Doctrine promulgated by Pope John Paul II.

All Pillars Part 1: The Creed (Profession of Faith)Part 2: Sacraments (Sacramental Economy)Part 3: Morality (Life in Christ)Part 4: Prayer (Christian Prayer)

CCC 2558–2565Universal Catechism

What is Prayer? (CCC 2558-2565)

Great is the mystery of the faith! The Church professes this mystery in the Apostles’ Creed and celebrates it in the sacramental liturgy, so that the life of the faithful may be conformed to Christ in the Holy Spirit to the glory of God the Father. This mystery, then, requires that the faithful believe in it, celebrate it, and live from it in a vital and personal relationship with the living and true God. This relationship is prayer.

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CCC 2761–2766Universal Catechism

The Lord’s Prayer: Summary of the Gospel (CCC 2761-2766)

The Lord’s Prayer is truly the summary of the whole Gospel. When the Lord had given us this prayer formula, he added: "Ask and you will receive." Everyone can therefore offer up different prayers according to his needs, but always beginning with the Lord’s Prayer.

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