The Objective Of Prayer: Conversion
The Holy Father continued his catecheses on prayer today referring to the prophet Elijah. The basis of his remarks were from 1Kings 18, the account of the confrontation between Elijah and Baal. Pope Benedict XVI unfolds this Scripture passage for us as it relates to prayer.
What I especially loved about the Holy Father's address was his definition of conversion: "the main objective of prayer is conversion: the fire of God which transforms our hearts and makes us capable of seeing God and living for Him and for others".
In order to be converted (which is a life long process) we need to speak to God and allow God to speak to us; this is done through prayer in all its forms.
Read the Holy Father's catecheses for today here.
May the fire of God continue to transform us.
Comments
Amen.
God bless.
Mary (I wasn't signed in)
Victor, I will join you in that prayer.
Mary, Once I came to that initial conversion upon my return, it was then I realized that total conversion is a day to day process. I also trust that God will look at our efforts no matter how long or short our lives may be, but it can't hurt to pray for more time to serve Him.