Saturday, May 12, 2007

LAtimes: Key to prayer is understanding the ritual
It's vital to 'pray what's inside of us,' says one clergyman. Sometimes just listening to God is just as important, says a theologian.
By K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
May 12, 2007

Prayer does not come easily for most people.

All too often, distracting thoughts and feelings surface, perhaps an unfinished project at work, lingering frustration over a spat with a loved one, or simply fatigue. So, how to pray when one doesn't feel like it?

By understanding what prayer is, experts say.

"Prayer is lifting mind and heart to God," said the Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and an expert on prayer who is based in San Antonio.
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