The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 11: Our Father in Heaven
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Jan 11, 2026 Fr. Mark-Mary explores the profound connection between prayer and relationships, starting with the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau. He contrasts Jacob's fearful approach with Jesus' invitation to address God as 'Our Father.' Listeners are encouraged to approach prayer with childlike confidence rather than fear. Through personal anecdotes, he emphasizes love over a transactional view of God. The discussion serves as a reflective journey, inviting deeper, more intimate communication with the divine.
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Approach Reflects Relationship
- Fr. Mark-Mary connects Genesis 32 (Jacob approaching Esau) with Jesus' teaching on prayer to show how approach reflects relationship.
- The way we approach someone reveals our relationship and shapes the manner of our prayer.
Fearful Versus Familial Approaches
- Jacob approaches Esau out of fear with a caravan of gifts to appease him.
- Jesus instead teaches us to approach God as a loving Father, not as one who owes a debt or comes in terror.
Pray Simply As A Child
- When you pray, say "Our Father" and approach God with reverence and the freedom of a beloved child.
- Bring your needs and whole heart simply, humbly, and confidently to your heavenly Father.
