They are, rather, two sides of an isosceles triangle whose apex is shrouded. We know that we must pray for God's favors. We also know that God's will for us is immutable. Our prayers do not cause God to change his mind or his will. We must be satisfied with the observation that eternally God has willed that certain favors will be bestowed only as a consequence of the prayer of individuals.
Dominican prayers are characteristic when they are for others.
And these are especially characteristic when they are for sinners. Prayer of Reparation. This unhappy trend has had a devastating effect on our Order. It has deprived us of our hunger. Others are concerned about restructuring the parish, the diocese, the Vatican.