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| Citation: | On Prayer (by St. Origène)
Prayer is not to be approached as an obligation, but above all a participation in the work and the will of the Most High. Here we will talk about individual prayer, as the collective prayer in church is more straightforward to practise since it takes place with the help of a cleric.
The place of prayer
All Aristotelians knows that every place is a part of the universe and that the universe itself is a temple of Jah. Therefore, in every place, the Aristotelian may pray to the Most High. However, it is necessary to choose a suitable place.
Because of its sanctity, the church is the perfect place for prayer. However, it is known that Christos himself prayed almost everywhere. So we are also free to pray where we want; but we need to maintain the spirit of prayer. "All Aristotelians know that every place is a part of the universe and that the universe itself is a temple of Jah.”
When praying, the Aristotelian will preferably turn toward the east, for this is where the sun rises, the heavenly abode of the Most High, the angels and the saints.
Preparation for Prayer
One who wishes to pray must collect themselves and prepare a little, so as to be quicker and more attentive to their prayers.
They shall also cast out all anxieties and all troubling thoughts, and strive to attain the same serenity of the Most High.
Reflect well that it is impious to pray to the Almighty without attention and without effort, with a casual and disinterested manner, which would only displease the Most High.
How to present yourself to Jah in prayer?
Coming to prayer, we must present, as it were, the soul before the hands, the spirit raised to Jah before his eyes, the mind cleared of earthly matters before rising to make the offering to the Most High.
The Aristotelian Friendship shall preside over the soul before addressing the Most High, so, we must forget all resentment of injuries believed to have been received, if we want Jah to forgive the sins we have committed.
No one can get anything through prayer if they do not pray with the right attitude and a true faith. It cannot be said enough; one should not come to prayer with a soul troubled with resentment. It is not possible for those who pray to receive forgiveness of sins, if they have not first forgiven with all their heart their brother who asked for their forgiveness.
Firstly then, the one who prays will be best served by adopting a humble attitude that helps him be in the presence of Jah and helps him speak with Jah with the realization that He is present and observing him, even more than usual during this privileged moment. Certain images or memories of past events may clutter and invade the mind; so it is useful to remember that Jah is there and knows the deepest secrets of our soul.
On the attitude of the body during the Prayer
Although there are countless postures the body can take, that we extend our hands and look to the sky must surely be preferred to all others, expressing with our body the same provisions of the soul during prayer.
We should do this when there are no obstacles. But circumstances can sometimes lead to praying while sat, for example when we have sore feet; or even lying down because of fever. For the same reason, if, for example, we are on a boat or our business does not allow us to withdraw to fulfill the duty of our prayer, we can pray without taking any external attitude.
The purpose of prayer
We must be watchful of asking the Almighty for small, earthly things. By this I mean material things, wealth, honors ...
The Prayer of the Sinner
Of the kneeling prayer, this is necessary when someone accuses themselves before Jah of their own sins, beseeching Him to heal and absolve them. This symbolises prostration and submission. This is the spiritual kneeling, so called because every creature loves Jah and humbly submits to Him.
Translated by Brother Vincent Diftain of Embussy |
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His Excellency the Most Reverend Monsignor Prof. Dr. theol. Policarpo von Wittelsbach
Bishop Emeritus of Regensburg
Archabbot Emeritus of the Abbey of Heiligenbronn
German archivist for the Roman registers of Sacraments
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