To read the texts click on the texts: Sirach 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15
In the text of today, we read what is commonly known as the
"Our Father". However, a better term for this would be "The
Lord's Prayer". The reason for this is because there are two versions of
the same prayer. The other is found in Lk. 11:2-4. There, the pronoun
"Our" is missing and the prayer begins simply with
"Father".
Also the context of the prayer in Matthew and Luke is
different. While in Matthew the prayer is told in the context of the Sermon of
the Mount, in Luke it is told in response to the disciples’ request to Jesus to
teach them how to pray (Lk 11:1).
Be that as it may, in both Matthew and Luke
the point is clear that the prayer is primarily a prayer of dependence on God
who is Father. This dependence is for something as dramatic and magnificent as
the Kingdom and also for something as routine and regular as bread. Both
prayers have also the theme of forgiveness, which is received from God and
given to others.
The Lord’s Prayer is not just a prayer; it is also a way of
life. The words of the prayer communicate the attitude that one must have
toward God and others. While we must acknowledge our dependence on God for
everything that we need and regard him always as the primary cause, our
attitude to others must be one of acceptance and forgiveness.
Holy Father
ReplyDeleteYou are the tree and cardinal bishops are trunk and we are branches.Then why we lay people rights are not considered by Mumbai church
Govt gives receipt for every penny paid then why Church do not give receipt for contribution to Mass,Donation Certificate issued etc
From last several years I am fighting for transparency in Funds collected by Church .Mumbai Church is full of news about land selling to builders,demanding donations,Not giving records of fund collected
Why Holy Father instead of giving instruction does not come heavily on those who go against Church teachings.Why we are tutored like child that God is merciful and we can go on sinning The first trunk part that will crack is Mumbai archdiocese.
My Church Nativity of Lord kandivali east Mumbai collects building fund of rs two lacks from public every month .The priest refuses to give balance sheet showing where cores from last seven years or more kept .We want to know which banks hold this money .We want expenditure /income details from start of fund.This father has completed five years then why he is not transferred .Should I believe their are God Father?Our Church is closed full day on Monday ,No mass.Why one assistant not given to this church as we have seven hundred families.
The contribution to fund is voluntary but they have made compulsory by closing nose saying no minority/baptism /marriage certificate be given unless latest receipt of contribution to fund is shown
Holy father has to act against Arch bishop as my letters fall on deaf ear
Father This same priest shouts against corruption of Govt but what he is doing by hiding facts.We can preach many good but can we be hypocrit
WE can arrange yearly picnic yearly party and what not then why not annual general body meeting to discuss accounts and other agenda
How true - not just a prayer but a way of life. Never really thought about it that way before and now can't think why I didn't. Thank you Fr.Errol
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