To contemplate is to look, to see with the eyes of the spirit, there is a story to contemplate, which is generally the story of Jesus in the Gospel. It is the way of praying that helps us to understand and concentrate on the prayer a person is making. Contemplation should include the preparation of the word of God, the prayer of preparation, the preparation of the place and the prayer of petition. Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.