Catechism of the Catholic Church
Paragraph 2578
The prayer of the People of God flourishes in the shadow of God's dwelling place, first the ark of the covenant and later the Temple. At first the leaders of the people-the shepherds and the prophets-teach them to pray. The infant Samuel must have learned from his mother Hannah how "to stand before the LORD" and from the priest Eli how to listen to his word: "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening." Later, he will also know the cost and consequence of intercession: "Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; and I will instruct you in the good and the right way."
Biblical citations
Related passages (suggestions)
- 1 Samuel 12:18·Bible1 Samuel 12:18
Samuel pôs-se em oração e o Senhor mandou no mesmo instante trovões e chuva, de modo que todo o povo temeu grandemente ao Senhor e a Samuel.
- 1 Samuel 8:21·Bible1 Samuel 8:21
Samuel ouviu todas as palavras do povo e referiu-as ao Senhor.
- 1 Samuel 3:21·Bible1 Samuel 3:21
E o Senhor continuou a se manifestar em Silo. É ali que o Senhor aparecia a Samuel, descobrindo-lhe sua palavra.
- 1 Samuel 3:1·Bible1 Samuel 3:1
O jovem Samuel servia ao Senhor sob os olhos de Heli. A palavra do Senhor era rara naqueles dias e as visões não eram frequentes.
- Psalms 98:6·BiblePsalms 98:6
Entre seus sacerdotes estavam Moisés e Aarão, e Samuel um dos que invocaram o seu nome: clamavam ao Senhor, que os atendia.