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Question 6: “Its is more important to pray privately than to the celebrate the Eucharist.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing you have thought about more than one point of view.
Prayer is an important way of communicating with God. It is a way of thanking him for what he has done and what he is doing. It is also a way of asking for help. It is crucial to pray when you are a Christian, whether you are alone or as a group.
When praying privately it is more intimate than going to mass, you can concentrate your mind better and ask for Gods forgiveness and needs more easily on a one to one basis. The atmosphere created is more peaceful, relaxed and calm, leading to a clear mind, taking you on an inward journey. Praying privately means you can you do it by yourself in any place at any time so doing it in your own home can make it more comfortable for you to express your feelings to God. It is up to you and therefore helps to build a strong personal relationship between you and God by expressing you innermost feelings. Jesus prayed in private on at least three occasions. He was sent for us to follow and therefore we should also follow him in praying privately. He constantly turned to his father for help asking for strength and encouragement throughout his life, therefore we should do the same.