Here's an inspiring quote from St. Thomas Aquinas on prayer. Its very good I think, because it addresses one of the mysteries of the spiritual life. If God already has a plan for the world, and already knows what was, and is, and is to come, then why pray for a special intention if it's not really going to change anything? On the other hand, remember that we are to pray without ceasing, as well as the parable of the friend at night (Luke 11), and the parable of the unjust judge and the widow (Luke 18). How do we reconcile resignation to God's will with perseverance in prayer? Here is St. Thomas' quote:
"We do not pray to change the divine scheme, but to ask those things which God has decreed to be brought about in response to our prayers."
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