Prayer of Caritas

Prayer is an act of adoration. As we pray to GOD, we think of GOD. As we think of GOD, we commune with GOD and draw closer to GOD. There are three kinds of prayer: The prayer of Praise - the prayer of Thanks - and the prayer of Petition. Unfortunately, the prayer most often said is the prayer of Petition ("I want - 1 need"). When the petition is answered, most forget the prayers of praise and thanks.

History

Prayer is deemed to be important to allow oneself to stay in tune with his spiritual friends and protectors. It is especially useful to fight or prevent obsession. Praying helps to clear the mind of bad feelings and prepares the spirit for higher achievements. The prayer does not need to follow a strict formula, but should come from within the follower, and it should express their true belief in, and dedication to, God. Spiritist prayer is not formulaic, but reflects the person's current state of mind, much like Evangelical prayer. The most frequent subject of prayer is asking for the guidance of God.

The Prayer

“God, our Father, who is all power and goodness,
give strength to those who go through tribulations;
give light to those who seek the truth,
and fill the human heart with compassion and charity.
God, give the guiding star to the traveler,
consolation to the afflicted,
and rest to the sick.
Father! Give repentance to the guilty,
truth to the spirit,
guidance to the child and a father to the orphan.
Lord! May your goodness extend over everything that You have created.
Mercy, Lord, to those who do not know You
and hope to those who suffer.
May Your goodness allow the consoling spirits
to spread peace, hope, and faith everywhere.
God! A ray of light and a spark of Your love can inflame the Earth.
Let us drink from the fountains of this abundant and infinite goodness,
and all tears will be dried,
and all pain will be lessened.
A single heart, a single thought will rise to you
like a cry of gratitude and love.
Like Moses on the mountain,
we wait for You with open arms.
Oh! Goodness, oh! Beauty, oh! Perfection,
we wish in some way to deserve Your mercy.
God, give us the strength to help progress so we may rise up to You;
give us pure charity;
give us faith and reason
and give us the simplicity that will make our souls
the mirror that will reflect your image.”