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

Day 353: The Lord’s Prayer (2024)

Dec 18, 2024

The podcast dives deep into the significance of the Lord's Prayer, describing it as a summary of the Gospel. Fr. Mike sheds light on its rich historical context and theological insights, emphasizing its role in transforming our desires. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing God as 'Abba,' showcasing how this prayer can realign our spiritual priorities. Listeners are encouraged to see the prayer not just as words, but as a powerful guide for their relationship with the loving Father.

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The Lord's Prayer encapsulates the essence of the Gospel, guiding believers in their relationship with God through foundational petitions.

Historical variations in the Lord's Prayer, such as the doxology, highlight its evolution and the desire for communal glorification of God across traditions.

Deep dives

The Importance of the Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer, known as the Our Father, is presented as the essential Christian prayer that encapsulates the teachings of the Gospel. It serves as a foundational prayer, offering a framework for Christian life and guiding believers in their relationship with God. This prayer includes key petitions that cover essential aspects of spiritual life, such as the desire for daily sustenance, forgiveness, and deliverance from evil. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God first and reveals the integral connection between prayer and Christian identity.

Intro

5min

Theological Insights into the Lord's Prayer

2min

Understanding the Lord's Prayer: Transforming Desires and Traditions

5min

Reordering Desires Through Prayer

3min

Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764.

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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