Pope Benedict XVl reminds us: “it is time to reaffirm the importance of prayer in the face of theactivism and the growing secularism of many Christians engaged in charitable work…a personalrelationship with God and abandonment to His will can prevent man from being demeaned and save himfrom falling prey to the teaching of fanaticism and terrorism”

After the third time of finding his disciples asleep Jesus says “‘Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come; the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners”. How might our lack of prayer be reflected in Jesus’ response? How could the dedication required for a healthy prayer life be a defence against being betrayed into the hands of sin?

Which of the following actions illustrates Emile Durkheim’s theory that religion contributes to society’s organization as a means of social control?A.political leaders asking God’s blessing for their policiesB.political leaders attending a funeral in a churchC.political leaders claiming to believe in a divine powerD.political leaders laughing at a prayer breakfastSubmit

significant words relevant to Prayer

Describe all the important elements of a Roman prayer

Discuss the factors responsible for religiousrevivalism in the contemporary world.