Forms of the Church's prayer
The Church’s prayer includes blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. These forms complement rather than compete with one another. Public liturgy and personal prayer sustain each other, while intercession widens attention beyond private concerns. A mature prayer life can include requests for help without becoming only a list of desired results.
Follow the sources
An original library introduction, with sources for further study. This is a starting point rather than a complete treatment or a finished formation lesson.