Carol asks…Is it necessary to stretch out our arms while saying the prayer our father?I personally being a catholic cant understand is it really necessary to stretch out our hands while saying the prayer~~~"OUR FATHER"Nancy answers:No,
All postures during prayer are voluntary and you should do what feels right for you.
In Mass, we usually stand in prayer.
Some stand in the orans posture, the gesture of praying with uplifted hands, during the Lord's prayer.
We kneel during the Eucharistic