Jesus at prayer
The Gospels show Jesus praying in solitude, at decisive moments, with his disciples, and in suffering. His prayer expresses a filial relationship with the Father and an openness to the Father’s will. He teaches persistence, forgiveness, trust, and the Our Father. Christian prayer follows him rather than treating his example as a formula for avoiding every difficulty.
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.