Prayer is the fruit of silence. Some people like to talk. They demand to be listened to, but they don’t have the same interest in listening. However, you usually can’t listen if you aren’t used to silence. St. Teresa of Calcutta once wrote that prayer is the fruit of silence.
Jesus wants us to understand that prayer is more about listening than about talking. When you are with someone who knows much about a topic that interests you, you limit yourself to asking questions and dedicate yourself to listening. Jesus is the revealer of God the Father. That means our main interest in prayer should be asking Jesus, Our Lord, about his Father and then dedicating ourselves to listening.
Lord, teach me how to pray.
Smitten With Goodness 