Study Guide for The Lord's PrayerStudy Guide for The Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer

A model prayer given by Jesus Christ, teaching us how to approach God.

Pater Noster

The Latin term for 'Our Father', referring to the Lord's Prayer.

Hallowed be Thy Name

To recognize and treat God's name as holy, desiring His holiness to manifest in our lives.

Thy Kingdom Come

The longing for the full establishment of God's reign on earth and a call to build the kingdom here.

Thy Will Be Done on Earth as It Is in Heaven

The alignment of our will with God's perfect will, requesting strength to fulfill it.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Dependence on God for all needs, trusting in His providence and solidarity with the hungry.

And Forgive Us Our Trespasses

A plea for God's mercy and forgiveness, linked to our commitment to forgive others.

And Lead Us Not into Temptation

A request for God's protection from temptation and strength to resist evil.

But Deliver Us from Evil

A plea for deliverance from the Evil One and protection from all forms of evil.

Seven Petitions

The structure of the Lord's Prayer consisting of seven distinct requests.

God's Kingdom

God's reign characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Eucharist

The Bread of Life, representing both the Word of God and the sacrament of communion.

God's Providence

God's provision for our material and spiritual needs.

Indivisible Nature of Love

The concept that God's mercy and our love for others are interconnected.

Spiritual Warfare

The struggle against evil forces, emphasizing Christ's victory over evil.

Custody of the Heart

The practice of vigilance and prayer to guard against temptation.

Marana tha

'Come, Lord Jesus', expressing the desire for Christ's return.

CCC 2807-2815

Catechism references emphasizing the plan of salvation and our role in hallowing God's name.

CCC 2816-2821

Catechism references highlighting the work of the Holy Spirit and the importance of discernment.

CCC 2822-2827

Catechism references emphasizing Christ's fulfillment of the Father's will and the role of prayer.

CCC 2828-2837

Catechism references highlighting responsibility towards the hungry and the Eucharist.

CCC 2838-2845

Catechism references emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

CCC 2846-2849

Catechism references highlighting the role of the Holy Spirit and the importance of vigilance.

CCC 2850-2854

Catechism references emphasizing the reality of Satan and the Church's prayer for deliverance.