Christian Spirituality – Rote Prayer vs. Spontaneous Prayer

Christian Spirituality – Rote Prayer vs. Spontaneous Prayer

One of the most common questions I get about Christian spirituality is, “Why do Catholics use such rote prayers while non-Catholic Christians (and charismatic Catholics) seem so much more comfortable praying spontaneously?” It’s a good question and the answer is fairly complex. You see, there is a proper role for both rote (pre-written) and spontaneous…

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