Reflection by Aspirant Lander Angelo Pua
The online learning session on prayer, facilitated by Br. Zennel Sy FSC, was participated by Postulants, Aspirants, and Contacts from different countries in the Lasallian East Asia District. The session delved into our understanding of prayer as a human and personal relationship with our God instead of it being just a ritual.
We recognized that true prayer is not just us asking for our wishes and petitions to the Lord; but it is a dialogue—where God speaks, we listen then we respond. Prayer is not a temporary relief; Prayer is intended to be a consistent reflection that helps us discern our choices and actions which shape our daily lives.
The WRAP Method was introduced during the session, a simple and straightforward way to pray with scripture:
W - Write down the verse, image, or passage that calls to you.
R - Reflect on its meaning and the truth that it seeks to show.
A - Apply it to your own life - how is God calling you to live this truth?
P - Pray by responding to God through your words and actions, asking God to help you respond in faith to His Word.
The learning session highlighted that prayer is important because it allows us the opportunity to develop inner peace, to deepen our own purpose and meaning of life, and to build resilience to confront the challenges at hand. As St. John Paul II reminds us, "Christian spirituality is not flight from the world." Prayer is not an escape from our own realities— prayer prepares us to engage with God and with our lives more fully.
There is no standard or single “correct” approach to praying. Some connect more deeply with praying the Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary, or the Our Father. Others may find scripture meditation and silent reflection more effective. In the end, prayer is about being genuine with God. Simply begin and open your heart. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux beautifully expressed, "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart." Prayer is a loving gift—an invitation from God to enter into a deeper and more personal relationship with Him. Let Him guide you, be honest, and pray.
