Catechism Paragraph 2752
Part 4:
CHRISTIAN PRAYER
Section 1: PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Chapter 3: THE LIFE OF PRAYER
Section 1: PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Chapter 3: THE LIFE OF PRAYER
Prayer presupposes an effort, a fight against ourselves and the wiles of the Tempter. the battle of prayer is inseparable from the necessary "spiritual battle" to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ: we pray as we live, because we live as we pray.