Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This is how you are to pray:
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
“If you forgive men their transgressions,
your heavenly Father will forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men,
neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.” - Mt. 6:7-15
In today's gospel reading, Jesus not only tells his disciples how to behave when they pray, he gives them a prayer that does directly to God.
We too often need guidance in how we pray. Some treat it like a wishing well. Others see it as an opportunity to "talk on the phone" with God. Some don't see prayer as important or useful, others dedicate their entire lives to it. Either way, Jesus reminds us that the line of communication between us and God are always open, especially when we follow his lead in living prayerful, faithful lives.
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