Does saying "Lord, hear our prayer" increase the chance of a prayer being heard?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Pope's visit made be recall a rare visit to church. My memory may not be exact, but I recall the congregation or priest saying a prayer and the congregation responding "Lord, hear our prayer." Does saying "Lord, hear our prayer" increase the chances of the prayer being heard?

If it's loud enough, yes.

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Anonymous wrote:My view is that it helps in involving the congregation in the prayer.

When we attend services together it is coming together as a community. This is part of that sharing.

In other words, you don't really expect the Lord to hear your prayer?

Not with those hearing aids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only if you say it loud enough.

C'mon. The Lord is getting pretty old now. His hearing isn't what it used to be. So sometimes he needs you to raise your voice a little for him to hear you. Is that any reason to publicly embarass him about his hearing? Sheesh!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is literally a call and response. It''s part of the liturgy and very common. Has nothing to do with trying to amplify the request -- God hears everyone of us (even if sometimes the answers to our prayers is "no.")

This.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is literally a call and response. It''s part of the liturgy and very common. Has nothing to do with trying to amplify the request -- God hears everyone of us (even if sometimes the answers to our prayers is "no.")

This.

Agree. What kind of question is this?

(a mocking one, methinks)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is literally a call and response. It''s part of the liturgy and very common. Has nothing to do with trying to amplify the request -- God hears everyone of us (even if sometimes the answers to our prayers is "no.")

This.

Agree. What kind of question is this?

(a mocking one, methinks)

No, a sincere question.

[Anonymous]

I guess because I think not many of my many prayers seem to be answered.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is the equivalent of retweeting.

#PraiseGod!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Only if you say it loud enough.

And if it's said in *perfect* unison with those directly adjacent to you.

And if you all fart at the same time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only if you say it loud enough.

And if it's said in *perfect* unison with those directly adjacent to you.

And if you all fart at the same time.

There's nothing about farting in the Bible or in Catholic doctrine.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only if you say it loud enough.

And if it's said in *perfect* unison with those directly adjacent to you.

And if you all fart at the same time.

There's nothing about farting in the Bible or in Catholic doctrine.

You're right, but it's a matter of practice and common sense. If you are in a confined space, and want to increase the chance of a prayer being heard, it's obviously better if you pray in perfect unison with those next to you, and you all fart at the same time.

Neither the Bible nor Catholic doctrine bans this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only if you say it loud enough.

And if it's said in *perfect* unison with those directly adjacent to you.

And if you all fart at the same time.

There's nothing about farting in the Bible or in Catholic doctrine.

You're right, but it's a matter of practice and common sense. If you are in a confined space, and want to increase the chance of a prayer being heard, it's obviously better if you pray in perfect unison with those next to you, and you all fart at the same time.

Neither the Bible nor Catholic doctrine bans this.

Just to clarify, the farts don't need to be the smelly type. What matters is the sound. The more trumpet-like, the better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Pope's visit made be recall a rare visit to church. My memory may not be exact, but I recall the congregation or priest saying a prayer and the congregation responding "Lord, hear our prayer." Does saying "Lord, hear our prayer" increase the chances of the prayer being heard?

Sorry, I'm a life-long Catholic, and this is a funny question.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Pope's visit made be recall a rare visit to church. My memory may not be exact, but I recall the congregation or priest saying a prayer and the congregation responding "Lord, hear our prayer." Does saying "Lord, hear our prayer" increase the chances of the prayer being heard?

Sorry, I'm a life-long Catholic, and this is a funny question.

And you answer is . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only if you say it loud enough.

And if it's said in *perfect* unison with those directly adjacent to you.

And if you all fart at the same time.

There's nothing about farting in the Bible or in Catholic doctrine.

I am sure there is if you study it close enough. Any one who does not find flatulence in the bible, and its importance when done in unison with prayer, is taking the bible too literally.