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

Day 354: The Prayer of the Church (2024)

Dec 19, 2024

Discover the deep significance of the Lord's Prayer, as Fr. Mike explores its roots in Jesus' teachings. He highlights how this powerful prayer fosters a direct connection with God, enriching both personal and communal worship. The discussion emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in enhancing our prayers, making them resonate more profoundly. Learn how these words can transform our relationship with the Divine, encouraging us to pray like Christ and reflect His love.

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The Lord's Prayer serves as both a personal and communal dialogue with God, allowing believers to express deep spiritual needs through the Holy Spirit.

This prayer holds eschatological significance, encapsulating believers' hopes for the coming of God's kingdom and their participation in the Eucharist.

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The Significance of the Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer, also known as the Our Father, is a unique and profound gift given to humanity by Jesus, the only Son. It expresses a deep connection between the Father and His children and serves as a vital source of spiritual guidance. This prayer is not merely a formula to recite; instead, it embodies an intimate dialogue with God, where believers can articulate their deepest desires through the Holy Spirit. Jesus, as both the master and model of prayer, knows human needs intimately and provides the tools necessary for meaningful communication with God.

The Lord's Prayer: Accessing the Divine

6min

The Significance of the Lord's Prayer in Christian Faith

10min

Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772.

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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