“And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.” — John 14:13–14 (BSB)
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.” — Romans 8:26 (BSB)
“This is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” — 1 John 5:14 (BSB)
I learn to pray by using Scripture, especially the Psalms and the Lord’s Prayer, and by following the patterns given in the Church’s liturgy. I adore God for who He is, confess my sins honestly, give thanks for His mercy, and bring my needs and the needs of others before Him. I pray alone and with others, at set times and throughout the day, in joy and in sorrow.
Canon Dr. Joel Scandrett (Trinity School for Ministry) writes, “To pray is to be formed. We do not come to impress God with our words, but to be shaped by His presence and conformed to His will.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) explains, “We pray in Christ’s name because we belong to Him. The prayers of the Church—especially the Psalms and Collects—train our hearts to speak rightly, boldly, and humbly to God.”
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer is one of the richest guides to Christian prayer ever written. Through its ordered prayers, Confessions, Psalms, Collects, and intercessions, it teaches us to pray daily, biblically, and reverently. It forms both private devotion and public worship.
J.C. Ryle wrote, “There is no right way of praying apart from praying with a true heart. Let your words be few, your faith strong, your conscience clear, and your desire honest. That is prayer God honors.” (Practical Religion, 1878)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “We pray because God hears, and because prayer changes us. Learn to pray with the Church, in the Spirit, and in the power of Jesus’ name.”
To pray is to enter the throne room of grace—to meet with God, speak to Him, listen to Him, and be renewed by Him.
St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD): “Pray often, pray earnestly, pray with thanksgiving. Let your prayer rise like incense, not only in the Church but in your home, in your work, and in your suffering.” — Homily on Matthew, 19
St. Basil the Great (c. 330–379 AD): “The Holy Spirit gives breath to our prayers. If we begin by seeking God’s Kingdom, our other petitions will find their right place.” — On the Holy Spirit, 26
St. Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200–258 AD): “Let our prayer be simple, sincere, and full of faith. God does not need long speeches, but hearts that trust in Him.” — On the Lord’s Prayer, 1
An Anglican Catechism (Expanded) offers over 350+ Scripture-based answers to the core truths of the Christian faith. Each entry includes biblical texts, theological insight, and reflections from historic and contemporary Anglican voices. Rooted in the classical tradition, it is designed for teaching, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
An Ancient Worship Movement invites readers into the rich, historic worship of the early Church rediscovered through the Anglican tradition. This book calls believers into a deeper, Spirit-filled encounter with Christ through timeless practices.
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