bestowed on us through the meditation.

Q. 1103. Where may we find subjects or points for meditation?
A. We may find the subjects or points for meditation in the words of the
Our Father, Hail Mary or Apostles' Creed; also in the questions and
answers of our Catechism, in the Holy Bible, and in books of meditation.

Q. 1104. {305} Is prayer necessary to salvation?
A. Prayer is necessary to salvation, and without it no one having the
use of reason can be saved.

Q. 1105. {306} At what particular times should we pray?
A. We should pray particularly on Sundays and holy days, every morning
and night, in all dangers, temptations, and afflictions.

Q. 1106. {307} How should we pray?
A. We should pray: 1st. With attention; 2d. With a sense of our own
helplessness and dependence upon God; 3d. With a great desire for the
graces we beg of God; 4th. With trust in God's goodness; 5th. With
perseverance.

Q. 1107. What should our attention at prayer be?
A. Our attention at prayer should be threefold, namely, attention to the
words, that we may say them correctly and distinctly; attention to their
meaning, if we understand it, and attention to God, to whom the words
are addressed.

Q. 1108. What should be the position of the body when we pray?
A. At prayer the most becoming position of the body is kneeling upright,
but whether we pray kneeling, standing or sitting, the position of the
body should always be one indicating reverence, respect and devotion. We
may pray even lying down or walking, for Our Lord Himself says we should
pray at all times.

Q. 1109. What should we do that we may pray well?
A. That we may pray well we should make a preparation before prayer: (1)
By calling to mind the dignity of God, to whom we are about to speak,
and our own unworthiness to appear in His presence; (2) by fixing upon
the precise grace or blessing for which we intend to ask; (3) by
remembering God's power and willingness to give if we truly need and
earnestly, humbly and confidently ask.

Q. 1110. Why does God not always grant our prayers?
A. God does not always grant our prayers for these and other reasons:
(1) Because we may not pray in the proper manner; (2) that we may learn
our dependence on Him, prove our confidence in Him, and merit rewards by
our patience and perseverance in prayer. Prudent persons do not grant
every request; why, then, should God do so?

Q. 1111. What assurance have we that God always hears and rewards our
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