EWTN Catholic Q&A

Hello. I am not a catholic but do respect the followers. The catholic people have done many good t
Question from t on 09-08-2012:

Opps did that wrong didn't I !! What is a petition what is an intention and lastly a devotion ?

Thank you !

Answer by Richard Geraghty on 09-16-2012:

Dear T,

A petition is a prayer asking for help from God. An intention is more or less the same. A devotion is a number of particular prayers directed to God, Christ, or some saint.