{"id":206,"date":"2011-11-29T17:43:52","date_gmt":"2011-11-29T17:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cccrsa.net\/charismaticcenter\/"},"modified":"2012-03-05T15:39:32","modified_gmt":"2012-03-05T15:39:32","slug":"what-is-a-catholic-charismatic-prayer-meeting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cccrsa.net\/charismaticcenter\/what-is-a-catholic-charismatic-prayer-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Charismatic Prayer Meeting?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Charismatic Prayer Meeting?<\/strong>
\nPraise, Honor, and Glory are Yours, Lord Jesus Christ!
\nWhere two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in their midst. Matthew 18:1920<\/p>\n

Unity in Purpose Power in Prayer<\/strong>
\nThe following series of questions and answers to the question; “What is a Charismatic Prayer Meeting?” was
\nprinted in response to the visible need for some direction and clarification for people attending a Charismatic
\nPrayer Meeting. These are meant to be guidelines for the growth and development of a Charismatic Prayer
\nMeeting, and although the Holy Spirit may move in a variety of expressions of Christ in various Prayer
\nMeetings, if there are not certain of these elements contained within the context of the meeting, perhaps it is not a “Charismatic” Prayer Meeting that the Lord Jesus is forming.<\/p>\n

We pray with you that the Holy Spirit will continue to cause us to be attentive to the tasks the Lord has given us. We pray we will all strive to be an active part of the Body of Christ committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, seeking to serve Him and His Body in the gifts of the Spirit with all boldness and humility and
\ncontinuing to grow in the love and knowledge of our God. All this we pray, Father, in confidence that it is in
\nperfect accord with Your will for us as Your children. In Jesus’ name we thank you. Amen.<\/p>\n

What is a Charismatic Prayer Meeting?<\/strong>
\nA “Charismatic Prayer Meeting” is a weekly gathering of Christians to give praise, thanks, honor, and love to
\nJesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. It’s a time we gather in community, to praise God on a onetoone
\nbasis, as the Holy Spirit moves us.<\/p>\n

A prayer meeting is not a discussion club, a therapy session, or a time for counseling. We come to give our full attention to Jesus through the help of the Holy Spirit (who will teach us all truth.)<\/p>\n

A Prayer Meeting Has Two Purposes:
\n1. To praise, worship, and honor God
\n2. To build up the Body of Christ (as brothers and sisters)<\/p>\n

What is the Content of a Charismatic Prayer Meeting?<\/p>\n

A gathering song; opening prayer; time of praise and worship; singing; prophecy (God inspiring someone to
\nspeak); tongues (in song, praise, or prophecy); interpretation of tongues; ministering the Gifts of the Spirit to the people gathered in healing, miracles, word of knowledge, etc… (see 1 Cor. 12); scripture reading; teaching; testimony; sharing. (see 1 Cor. 14:2633)
\nHow Long do Prayer Meetings Last?
\nUsually a minimum of 1 1\/2 hours.
\nDo I Have to Raise my Hands or Pray Like Others Do?
\nNo you
\nshould pray as you feel comfortable as
\nif your were alone with Jesus. Pray as you feel comfortable,
\nbut also respect others the
\nway they pray and feel comfortable.
\nDo I have to Say “Praise the Lord, Alleluia”, etc. as others may do?
\nNo you
\ndo not have to say or do anything you are not comfortable with. Just keep open to the Holy Spirit and
\npray however you wish just
\nPRAY! As we learn why God wants us to praise, we will desire to change our
\nform of worship, but pray as you know how.
\nIs a Prayer Group a Parish Organization?
\nNo a
\nprayer group is made up of individuals that come together weekly as a family for the purpose of giving
\nJesus the praise He deserves. The first and primary purpose of all prayer is to praise and honor the God who
\ncreated us and who gives us all the gifts we enjoy each day.
\nWhat are the Spiritual Gifts We Pray For?
\n(see 1 Cor. 12, 1314
\n& 1 Cor. 14:1)
\nWord of Wisdom; Word of Knowledge; Faith; Prophecy; Discernment of Spirits; Tongues (Acts2:4);
\nInterpretation; Healing; Miracles.
\nIs the “Baptism in the Spirit” a New Sacrament?
\nNo It
\nis the RELEASE of the POWER of the Holy Spirit already within US that we received by faith at our
\nConfirmation, and now in our experience, to enable us to live the Christian life we want to live but had only
\nbeen partially successful in doing. We will begin to experience a new ability to appreciate Jesus, the Bible, our
\ndaily prayer life, and our faith through this living experience.
\nDo I Have to Speak at a Prayer Meeting?
\nNo Simply
\ncome to experience the life and love of Jesus, and as we are listening and praising and continuing
\nto learn, we will find that the Holy Spirit will work in us to want to give back some of the love we have
\nreceived through allowing the Holy Spirit in the use of the Gifts of the Gifts of the Spirit. The people that do
\nspeak are learning to let the Spirit lead them in how and when and what to say in the meeting.
\nWhat is a “Testimony”?
\nTelling how the Lord is working in your life. It will always be a firsthand
\nexperience, not another person’s
\nstory. If the testimony is led by the Spirit, the result will be that the center of the testimony will be the honor
\nand glory of Jesus, not the person sharing. (see John 16:14)
\nHow Can I Grow Spiritually?
\nFirst, submit yourself to the Lordship of Jesus in prayer, and talk to God as your loving Father who wants to
\nteach you. Take time to listen for God to respond to your prayers.
\nSecond, take time every day to read the Word of God, the Bible, to learn about your Father and the love of Jesus
\nfor you, and to learn who God says you are as a part of His Son Jesus.
\nThird, act on the new understandings you get from your prayer and Bible reading. (see Matt. 7:2427
\nand James
\n1:2225)
\nFinally, submit yourself to God to become a part of a prayer meeting where other people are seeking spiritual
\ngrowth as you are. Apply yourself to learn through attending the teachings that offered, and God will do the
\nrest.
\nIs a Charismatic Prayer Meeting Based on the Bible?
\nYes Jesus
\nsaid, “Where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in their midst.” (Matt. 18:1920).
\nSee also, 1 Cor. 14:26, Acts 2:42, Rev. 3:2021,
\nRev. 22:17.
\nWhy Do We Sing?
\n(Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:1821)
\nSinging is a way of praying, praising, and worshipping God. St. Augustine said, “He who sings, prays twice.”
\nSongs can turn our hearts and thoughts toward God, and help us to understand the presence of Jesus if they are
\nwell selected. The meeting should not turn into a songfest. We should PAUSE between songs, readings,
\nprophecies, etc., and LISTEN. This is the time the Holy Spirit can talk to us. We need silence to Reflect and
\nallow the Spirit to work.
\nWhy Do Some Greet Others with a Hug?
\nThis is a sign of brotherhood and an action based on our faith that we Do Love with Jesus’ Love. (se 1 Cor. 1620;2
\nCor. 13:12, 1 Thes. 5:26, and 1 Peter 5:14)
\nIs a Charismatic Prayer Meeting Like a Eucharistic Celebration?
\nDon’t compare one with the other. In a prayer meeting, Jesus is present in a different way and for a different
\npurpose. Both the Mass and the Charismatic Prayer Meeting are to bring glory to God as the Body of Christ,
\nthrough the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Only, we worship Him from an informal viewpoint, rather than a
\nstructured celebration. At a “Charismatic Mass” we experience the combining of these two forms of worship.
\nWhere Can I Read Something on the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
\nJohn 14:16 and 26; John 16:17 and 13; Acts 1:4 and 8; Acts 2:4, 17, and 38; Acts 4:31; Acts 5:32; Acts 8:17;
\nActs 10:4448;
\nActs 19:56;
\nRomans 5:35;
\nRomans 8:117,2627;
\n1 Cor. 2:616;
\n1 Cor. 3:16; Galatians 5:1626,
\nand many others.
\nIs Satan Real?
\nYes The
\nBible, Jesus, and our Church have always taught that Satan is real, but Jesus has defeated Satan, the
\ndevil, for the Children of God, and the life of Jesus will keep us safe as we learn to obey the Holy Spirit.
\nWhat is the Importance of Prayer?
\nSee Matt. 7:7, 2122;
\nMark 11:2226;
\nLuke 18:1; Luke 11:113;
\nJohn 15:7, 16; Eph. 6:1819;
\nCol. 4:2; 1 Thes.
\n5:1718;
\nJames 5:16; Rev. 8:34;
\nand many more.
\nWhat Should I Keep in Mind When Attending Prayer Meetings?
\n\u00b7 Come at least four or five times before making a judgment. It takes that long to understand how the
\nSpirit is working.
\n\u00b7 Pray as you feel comfortable (and let others do the same)
\n\u00b7 Praying alone we are easily distracted; we support each other at a prayer meeting.
\n\u00b7 Pause between songs, readings, and teachings to allow the Spirit to work.
\n\u00b7 Don’t concentrate on others concentrate
\non Jesus. Close your eyes to distractions around you and let
\nthe Holy Spirit open your spiritual eyes to see with faith.
\n\u00b7 All ages are welcome we
\nare all children of God.
\n\u00b7 Prepare for the meetings, through prayer and scripture.
\n\u00b7 Don’t be afraid, you are with friends. Don’t let the devil discourage your.
\n\u00b7 You will experience the “Fruits of the Spirit” as you progress. (Gal. 5:22; 1 Cor. 12)
\n\u00b7 If you do not have an opportunity to speak or share at the meetings you
\nmay do so after the meeting
\nwith others.
\n\u00b7 If you have any questions, please don’t leave until you get an answer. We love you and
\ntogether we
\nlove God and
\nHELP EACH OTHER AS BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
\nPraise, Honor, and Glory are Yours, Lord Jesus Christ!
\nSt. Paul, Philippians, 1:911
\nFinally, “My prayer is that your love for each other may increase more and more and never stop
\nimproving your knowledge and deepening your perception so that you may always recognize what is
\nbest. This will help you to become pure and spotless and prepare for the Day of Christ when you will
\nreach the perfect goodness which Jesus Christ produces in us for the glory and praise of God.”
\n\u00ae The Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal ~ Archdiocese of San Antonio\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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