In the Catholic tradition, there are three types of prayer: praise, gratitude and petition. When we put ourselves to prayer for petition, we might ask for something specific, or something a little more vague.
The truth is, we don’t always know what we want, or what is best for us, but some deeper part of us often does. If we ask for something unspecified and good, we might receive something better than what we could have imagined.
When we pray for greater spiritual development, we might receive more faith, more humility, more wisdom, more insight, or a kinder heart.
Perhaps we will start to see more clearly the good that is in others, and be inspired by it. Perhaps the good within us will shine so brightly that it inspires others. That might seem a lofty goal, but when we set our sights high we just might achieve it.
For the transcript: Greater Spiritual Development A Beautiful Thought
