12. Collecting the Prayers

Do you remember that passage in the Old Testament, when Moses prays with his hands raised? While he prayed, the battle went well for his people. However, when his arms grew heavy, the battle worsened. In desperation, he had two attendants hold his arms up while he prayed. The priest prays with arms raised, too. He collects us and our prayers or individual intentions and gives it all to the Father. After the expression, "Let us pray," there is a moment of silence. It is here that these needs are pondered in our hearts.