THE POWERFUL INFLUENCE OF PRAYER ON THE SPIRITUALITY OF PRACTITIONERS
THE POWERFUL INFLUENCE OF PRAYER ON THE SPIRITUALITY OF PRACTITIONERS
Author(s): Ciprian StancaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Eastern Orthodoxy, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: prayer; spirituality; interdisciplinarity; resilience; religious traditions; mental health; social cohesion;
Summary/Abstract: The power of prayer as an essential practice in the development and support of individual and community spirituality in different cultural and religious settings. By applying an interdisciplinary methodology, which combines theology, psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology, the study analyzes the impact of prayer on mental and physical health, as well as its role in promoting resilience and social cohesion. Particular emphasis is placed on comparing prayer practices between various religious traditions, exploring how they influence practitioners' perceptions, behaviors, and spiritual experiences. The article discusses the results of recent research and introduces new empirical data to argue how prayer works as a catalyst for personal and social transformation. Finally, the implications of these findings for contemporary spirituality theory and pastoral practice are outlined, highlighting the need for a more integrated and contextualized approach to prayer in modern interdisciplinary studies.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 40
- Page Range: 1538-1544
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
