March 11, 2014

Read It:
Jesus said to his disciples:
“In praying, do not babble like the pagans,
who think that they will be heard because of their many words.
Do not be like them.
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

“This is how you are to pray:

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

“If you forgive men their transgressions,
your heavenly Father will forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men,
neither will your Father forgive your transgressions

Reflect on It: Today, we learn from Sweet Jesus the prayer of the Church. The "Our Father is considered to be the most perfect prayer. If it's good enough for our Lord, it should be good enough for us. I know that often I feel like I'm at a loss for what to say when I pray, but here in Scripture, we're taught how to pray. Sweet Jesus for the win!

Pray about It: "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

Live It! Challenge: Pray this prayer today with a protestant friend.