[TSgt]

Speaking of tradition vs. scripture I can't help but to think of this when I see the rambling prayer threads.

Matthew 6:5-7 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Essentially, God wants us to "talk" with Him not chant to Him some prepared monologue.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Essentially, God wants us to "talk" with Him not chant to Him some prepared monologue.

"Essential" is exactly the right word. These are instructions straight from Jesus Christ. And still they "use vain repetitions, as the heathen do."

[BenKenobi]

Have you ever prayed a Rosary?