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Meditation
A form of mental prayer in which the mind seeks to understand the why and how of Christian life in order to adhere and respond to what the Lord is asking.
Seeking Understanding in Prayer
A form of mental prayer in which the mind seeks to understand the why and how of Christian life in order to adhere and respond to what the Lord is asking. Meditation employs thought, imagination, emotion, and desire to deepen one's faith, prompt conversion of heart, and strengthen one's will to follow Christ (CCC 2705–2708). The Rosary is a classic form of meditative prayer in the Catholic tradition.
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What is the purpose of meditation? Meditation employs thought, imagination, and emotion to deepen faith, prompt conversion, and strengthen the will to follow Christ.
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