Religious Studies GCSE
The nature of prayer
What The nature of prayer means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Defined by St John Damascene as 'the raising of the mind and heart to God', directing intellect and engaging emotions, will and love.
Topics that use The nature of prayer
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Catholic tradition and teaching
- Communication with God
- Community
- Corporal Works of Mercy
- Devotion
- Ecumenism
- Evangelisation
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