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HOW TO PRAY TO SAINTS CORRECTLY?! Elder Gavrilo explained where people err, causing prayers to remain unheard
A Holy Mountain spiritual father explained that when words become a burden, one should resort to simplicity, which dispels fear and restores peace to prayer.
TL;DR
- Saints are heavenly intercessors, not fulfillers of temporary wishes.
- Prayer should be offered with inner composure, leaving aside anger and distraction.
- Prayers should be spoken from the heart with a sincere desire for spiritual benefit.
- A correct prayer method involves the sign of the cross, a prayer to the Theotokos, and invoking the saint.
- Simplicity and faith are key when words become a burden in prayer.