Karl RahnerWhen man is with God in awe and love, then he is praying.
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When man is with God in awe and love, then he is praying. When people are with God in awe and love, they are truly praying. When people are in awe of something, they are humbled by the greatness of that thing. When that person feels that amazement, then they truly understand what prayer is all about.
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