MEDITATIONS BEFORE PRAYER
LITURGY AND PRAYER Liturgy defines the community that prays. Prayer is the offering of each individual. Liturgy affirms the values of that community. Prayer sets those values on our lips and in our hearts. Liturgy unites those who share a tradition. Prayer connects us to all who pray. Liturgy describes the boundaries of a community. Prayer locates us within creation as a whole.
Liturgy offers a language for prayer. Prayer reaches out beyond language. Liturgy places us within a history. Prayer opens us to the future.
Liturgy invites our emotions. Prayer refines our emotions.
Liturgy begins in the world we know. Prayer suggests worlds to be explored. Liturgy provides a space in which to pray. Prayer tests the truth of what we pray.
Liturgy seeks to bring God into the world. Prayer helps make room for God in our lives. Liturgy provides security, continuity and certainty. Prayer disturbs, challenges and confronts. Liturgy without prayer may become sterile. Prayer without liturgy may become selfish. Liturgy is an event. Prayer is a risk. Liturgy sets limits. Prayer offers space. Liturgy asserts. Prayer expresses hope. Liturgy is the motor. Prayer is the fuel. Liturgy is the vehicle. Prayer is the journey. Liturgy is the companion. Prayer is the destination. JonathanMagonet
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