The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 359: The Seven Petitions (2024)

Dec 24, 2024

Explore the Seven Petitions of the Lord's Prayer and their impact on personal faith. Discover how the first three enhance love for the Father, while the next two connect us to our present concerns. The final two reveal the ongoing battle in our prayer life. This engaging discussion deepens our understanding of aligning prayers with God's will, fostering a richer relationship with the divine.

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The Lord's Prayer is structured into seven petitions that guide believers in glorifying God while addressing their earthly needs.

Prayer serves as a spiritual battle, emphasizing the necessity of God's mercy and guidance in overcoming temptation and evil.

Deep dives

Understanding the Rosary's Importance

The Rosary serves as a profound tool for deepening one's relationship with Jesus and Mary. It encourages individuals to explore foundational aspects of faith, such as the identity of Christ and the role of the Virgin Mary in salvation history. Each bead and prayer, including the Hail Mary and Our Father, is designed to create a structure that guides believers through the key mysteries of faith. Special attention is given to sacred art and writings from saints, which enrich the experience and enhance personal prayer life.

Exploring the Significance of the Seven Petitions in Prayer

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Understanding the Seven Petitions of the Lord's Prayer

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In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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