Is it possible for a person to communicate with his/her god?

• How is this done?
• Do certain criteria need to be met before communication can be established, as ritual cleansing, certain clothing, etc.?
• Do certain actions need to accompany the communication, as body position, bowing, closing the eyes, etc.?
• Are certain objects used in communication, as rosaries, flags or banners, prayer wheels, etc.?
• How and why are they used?

Are these communications ritualized? memorized? or is there room for prayers from the heart?

• Do these prayers need to be made in any certain language?

Are there only certain people who can bring petitions before the deity, and does the ordinary person need to go through that intermediary?

Are there certain times of day or seasons of the year when prayers are more auspicious? When and why?

What are the repercussions, from the deity or from religious leaders, if prayers are not said or if they are not said at the proper time?

Listen to prayers as you attend services in your church.

• What are some of the “standard” openings and closings, and some of the phrases used frequently?
• Learn the Lord’s Prayer and become acquainted with “prayer language” so you would be comfortable praying extemporaneously.