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The Purpose of Prayer
Prayer can be good but repetition of words without the proper intention behind them is useless. Some people call it prayer, some call it mantras, some call it affirmations, and some auto-suggestion. The key, however, are not your words, but your intention.
Manuel Enrique
March 20, 2024
I used to think that prayer was the magical key to a safe journey. I practically went to church every Sunday from the time I was a child until I was about 21 years old. During those years, every time my family and I embarked on a road trip, we would stop the music and recite a special ‘traveling’ prayer, followed by the Holy Father and the Hail Mary, asking for protection and a safe arrival to our destination.
It was a ritual that became ingrained in our travel routine. I never questioned it; I simply went along with it because my parents asked me to. But as I grew older, I started to wonder: Does prayer really make a difference? I mean, there are plenty of people who don't pray when they travel, and nothing bad happens to them. They reach their destination just fine.
So, does prayer hold the power to ensure our safety? Of course not. I stopped doing it and I still arrive safely to my destinations.
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