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Questions tagged 'prayer'

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Anonymous

Feb 13, 2025

What is the difference between spontaneous prayer and fixed formula prayer?

What is the difference between spontaneous prayer and fixed formula prayer? Could you please explain the characteristics and contexts in which each type is typically used? Thank you in advance.

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Rod Waters

Feb 07, 2025

Can you petition the Lord with prayer?

In the spirit of full disclosure, I first began contemplating this question many years ago due to Jim Morrison of the Doors. That said, I believe it is a valid speculation. If God’s will is resolute,...

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Anonymous

Nov 17, 2024

What does “In nomine patri et fili spiritu sancte” mean?

What does “In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti” mean? This phrase is used in the ritual or prayer by the main characters in Boondock Saints. I attempted to search for its meaning online but...