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Article: Prayer opens a channel for the faithful.
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- Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
- Article date:
- February 23, 2007
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Byline: Sheila Smith
Feb. 23--DECATUR -- Margaret Hinds recently sat alone in the Saint Anne Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, her hands clasped together in prayer.
"Prayer is an important part of having that relationship with God," said Hinds, who moved to Decatur three months ago. "You have to trust him, console in him and show that you love him."
It is a basic tenant of most faiths to have a daily communication with their God through prayer. But while many groups have very specific prayers and schedules for prayer, some Christians still struggle with questions such as what to pray for and even how to pray.
Making a ...