Catechism Paragraph 2628
Part 4:
CHRISTIAN PRAYER
Section 1: PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Chapter 1: THE REVELATION OF PRAYER - THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO PRAYER
Article 3: IN THE AGE OF THE CHURCH
Section 1: PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Chapter 1: THE REVELATION OF PRAYER - THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO PRAYER
Article 3: IN THE AGE OF THE CHURCH
Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us[99] and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the "King of Glory,"[100] respectful silence in the presence of the "ever greater" God.[101] Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications.
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[99]
Cf. Ps 95:1-6.
[100]
Ps 24, 9-10.
[101]
Cf. St. Augustine, En. in Ps. 62,16: PL 36, 757-758.