| 2646 Forgiveness, the quest for the Kingdom, and every true need are objects of the prayer of petition. |
| 2647 Prayer of intercession consists in asking on behalf of another. It knows no boundaries and extends to one's enemies. |
| 2648 Every joy and suffering, every event and need can become the matter for thanksgiving which, sharing in that of Christ, should fill one's whole life: "Give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thess 5:18). |
| 2649 Prayer of praise is entirely disinterested and rises to God, lauds him, and gives him glory for his own sake, quite beyond what he has done, but simply because HE IS. |