Do you pray or meditate?

As a Roman Catholic who grew up and studied in a private school governed by the Dominican Sisters or Nuns praying the rosary everyday and saying a little prayer before our school starts had been a part of my life already. That is why I do pray instead of meditating. I had carried this habit of praying everyday until up to now that I should need to be more close to God at this point in my life. I always believe in the powers of prayer because it always lifts me up when I am down and always give me hope when I am depressed. Communicating to God by means of praying is my best defense against my determination to continue and move on with my life amidst the struggles and trials that comes my way.