549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church's prayer?
The Holy Spirit, the interior Master of Christian prayer, forms the Church in the life of prayer and allows her to enter ever more deeply into contemplation of and union with the unfathomable mystery of Christ. The forms of prayer expressed in the apostolic and canonical writings remain normative for Christian prayer.
Further reading: CCC 2623, 2625
550. What are the essential forms of Christian prayer?
They are blessing and adoration, the prayer of petition and intercession, thanksgiving and praise. The Eucharist contains and expresses all the forms of prayer.
Further reading: CCC 2643-2644
551. What is "blessing"?
The prayer of blessing is man's response to God's gifts: we bless the Almighty who first blesses us and fills us with his gifts.
Further reading: CCC 2626-2627, 2645
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