The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2024)
Dec 16, 2024
Discover the rich themes of Jesus's high priestly prayer, emphasizing the unity of creation and salvation. Reflect on the intersection between His ultimate sacrifice and our call as believers. Explore the significance of the Lord’s Prayer and how it embodies Christ's desire for oneness among His followers. Delve into the prayer's ability to connect us as sons and daughters of God, highlighting the relationship between humility and glory. It's a profound meditation on faith, unity, and the divine economy of love.
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Read John 17
- Read John Chapter 17 to experience the beauty and power of Jesus' prayer.
- Take time today amidst daily worries to listen to Jesus' prayer.
The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus
- Jesus' longest prayer, found in John 17, encompasses creation, salvation, death, and resurrection.
- It's known as the 'high priestly prayer' and summarizes everything in Christ.
Praying as Sons and Daughters
- Jesus prays as the Son of God, and we, through baptism, are adopted sons and daughters.
- We can pray to the Father just as Jesus did, glorifying God and seeking eternal life.
