1 Kings 18:26 (WEB)
They took the bull which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, “Baal, hear us!” But there was no voice, and nobody answered. They leaped about the altar which was made.
Catechism · 1
“But Jesus does not give us a formula to repeat mechanically.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mt 6:7; 1 Kings 18:26-29.
Fathers and councils · 1
““But when ye pray,” says He, “do not speak much, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”” — editor's note: Greek, βατταλογεω “Use not vain repetitions,” Revised Version (or stammer). Some derive the word from Battus, king of Cyrene, who stuttered, or from Battus,…
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Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.3.
Cited together in Catechism §2766.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.3.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.3.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.3.
Cited together in Catechism §2766.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.3.
Cited together in Catechism §2766.
Cited together in Catechism §2766.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.3.