In prayer, there is always the necessary character and the required character; as Jesus said: if you pray, do not seek praise and do not say much, because the need for praise is the prayer of a hypocrite. The character required and necessary for prayer is humility. The attitude and mood necessary for those who pray are faithfulness and loyalty, a humble and joyful trust... Catechesis on David's prayer with Fr Sylvain Rafaralahimboa.