Opening up the heart

Raymond Mgadzah asks some Friends about their attitude to prayer

by Raymond Mgadzah 29th March 2013

Prayer, for many faith communities, is an essential part of their spiritual life. It is important, also, for many Quakers, but has always been a concept that can stir strong emotions. It still does.

How would Friends define prayer? How important is it to them? How do they pray? Where does it fit in to their spiritual lives? Some Friends kindly agreed to answer a series of questions about prayer. Their answers were revealing.