[Salvation]

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[Salvation]

Please note -- this is not a "Caucus" thread. (I did not do the dimocrat thing and seek special privileges -- LOL!)

This discussion is open to all, however, I will ping the Catholic Discussion List.

[Anthem]

In the context of where scripture looks like it contravenes Catholic praxis, I'm looking for thoughts from Catholics on the following passage, quoted in three translations:

Douay-Rheims
Matthew 6: 7 And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard. 8 Be not you therefore like to them, for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him.

NIV
Matthew 6: 7And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

AMP (Amplified Bible)
Matthew 6: 7 And when you pray, do not heap up phrases (multiply words, repeating the same ones over and over) as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard for their much speaking. [I Kings 18:25-29.] 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.