When Jesus speaks of prayer, there’s no ambiguity or confusion

In our lives as Christians, as we seek to live a life of prayer, we are encouraged and aided by the example and witness of the Lord Jesus himself. He shows us how to live as the children of God. He shows is the path of prayer.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “When Jesus prays he is already teaching us how to pray.”

As we follow his way of prayer, we are taught how to believe in God, trust him, and love him above all else. Prayer gives us the grace we need...