014 Prayer: What is prayer?

What is prayer? Do we have to close our eyes? Bow our heads? Put our hands together? Kneel? In our new series, “Prayer Practices,” we unpack the definition of prayer and explore various traditions we can use to expand our prayer and faith life.

Mentioned in this episode:

Pope Francis’ homily on prayer – Catholic News Agency

Carolyn’s Sermon on Mary and Martha – Blog

Thomas Merton’s Contemplative Prayer – Biography

St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Biography