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JP1977
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How can I learn to speak to pray in tongue?
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MarcoPolo
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*1 Cor. 12:28-30 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?*It is a gift from God. I’m not sure you can learn it if it is not given as a gift.
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JP1977
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I guess I worded that wrong. I grew up in church but fell out for about 20 years. About a year and a half ago I was saved and reentered the church but within the past couple of months, I can’t get enough or learn enough. I want to be so much closer to God. I have heard someone praying in tongue and want to be able to pray in tongues to be that much closer to him. I know it is not something that I can pick up a book and learn how to do.
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tawny
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It is a gift from God alone.I guess I worded that wrong. I grew up in church but fell out for about 20 years. About a year and a half ago I was saved and reentered the church but within the past couple of months, I can’t get enough or learn enough. I want to be so much closer to God. I have heard someone praying in tongue and want to be able to pray in tongues to be that much closer to him. I know it is not something that I can pick up a book and learn how to do.
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mlz
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Please check out any "Life in the Spirit " seminars and go to it!!! (They are Catholic and very much what you need)
Prayers,
mlz
Prayers,
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pianistclare
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Saint Augustine (Early Church Father and Doctor of the Church 354-430AD) explains that the gift by his time had ceased. He states:
*“In the earliest time the Holy Ghost fell upon them that believed: and they spoke with tongues which they had not learned ‘as the Spirit gave them utterance.’ These were signs adapted to the time. For it was proper for the Holy Spirit to evidence Himself in all tongues, and to show that the Gospel of God had come to all tongues [languages] over the whole earth. The thing was done for an authentication and it passed away. (Ten Homilies on the first Epistle of John VI, 10).”
Furthmore Thomas Aquinas (Also a Doctor of the Church) agrees with Augustine and states that tongues has ceased because the Church no longer requires it, as she (all the people who make up the Church) already speak all languages:
“…whereas even now the Holy Ghost is received, yet no one speaks in the tongues of all nations, because the Church herself already speaks the languages of all nations: since whoever is not in the Church, receives not the Holy Ghost (Summa Theologica, II, II, 176) *”
^^^^This is what I was taught…is there something new?
Saint Augustine (Early Church Father and Doctor of the Church 354-430AD) explains that the gift by his time had ceased. He states:
*“In the earliest time the Holy Ghost fell upon them that believed: and they spoke with tongues which they had not learned ‘as the Spirit gave them utterance.’ These were signs adapted to the time. For it was proper for the Holy Spirit to evidence Himself in all tongues, and to show that the Gospel of God had come to all tongues [languages] over the whole earth. The thing was done for an authentication and it passed away. (Ten Homilies on the first Epistle of John VI, 10).”
Furthmore Thomas Aquinas (Also a Doctor of the Church) agrees with Augustine and states that tongues has ceased because the Church no longer requires it, as she (all the people who make up the Church) already speak all languages:
“…whereas even now the Holy Ghost is received, yet no one speaks in the tongues of all nations, because the Church herself already speaks the languages of all nations: since whoever is not in the Church, receives not the Holy Ghost (Summa Theologica, II, II, 176) *”
^^^^This is what I was taught…is there something new?
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Celtic_Maiden
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I have gone to charismatic Prayer Groups, and some of the members speak in tongues, but its not a language for anyone to understand, its sounds like mumbo jumbo, sorry. that is what it sounds like to me, know one can understand what they are saying, even they don’t know what it means or what they are saying if you ask them what is it your saying… They just told me I don’t know what it means .1 Cor. 12:28-30 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?It is a gift from God. I’m not sure you can learn it if it is not given as a gift.
If you believe in it - Fine. What ever sinks your boat.
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SummitJim
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I hope I do not offend anyone here, but speaking in tongues is not speaking in any real language. It is just babbling, and carries no meaning. Ask any linguist who has studied this.
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Blue_Goose
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If you want to enrich your prayer life and get closer to God you may want to consider the practice of Contemplative Prayer. This form of prayer is also known as centering prayer. Many parishes have contemplative prayer groups that meet once a week. There are various workshops and retreats one can attend to learn the techniques. Check out the following link for more information (contemplativeprayer.net/).
I found out about this technique shortly after I returned to the Catholic Church after a fifty year absence. I subsequently attended a workshop/retreat where I learned the techniques. The practice of contemplative pryer has definitely enriched my spiritual life.
I found out about this technique shortly after I returned to the Catholic Church after a fifty year absence. I subsequently attended a workshop/retreat where I learned the techniques. The practice of contemplative pryer has definitely enriched my spiritual life.
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trevorhall
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In my experience as a former Pentecostal, much of the “prayer language” jibberish was just that. I also recognize that the gifts of the Holy Spirit remain real. I just caution anyone from falling prey to “learning” how to do something that is purely a gift from God.
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pollylodges
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Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Amen.
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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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