Prayer & Spirituality

To become intimate with God is to develop a life of prayer. Prayer happens when we open ourselves to the Divine realities in our lives. Everyone can pray. Prayer releases inner tensions and provides a person with solace in times of distress. Although no previous experience is required, we become more adept and comfortable with practice. Prayer comes naturally because most people recognize that there are some things in life over which we have no control. As our human limits are exhausted, we open to Divine help and assistance. We "let go and let God." Prayer becomes the exercise of drawing on the grace of God. It is not so true that "prayer changes things" as that prayer changes us and we change things.

Prayer is as varied as human creativity. In order to communicate meaningfully with God, we adopt a prayer style with which we feel at ease and one that leads us toward deeper spirituality. Catholics have been used to praying in union with others, reciting prayers, and using prayer books. In order to expand our spirituality, it is helpful to consider a variety of ways to grow through prayer. Explore the links on the right hand of the page to discover the ways in which St. Cyril Church strives to provide you with opportunities to grow closer to God.