2766. But Jesus does not give us a formula to repeat mechanically.14 As in every vocal prayer, it is through the Word of God that the Holy Spirit teaches the children of God to pray to their Father. Jesus not only gives us the words of our filial prayer; at the same time he gives us the Spirit by whom these words become in us “spirit and life.”15 Even more, the proof and possibility of our filial prayer is that the Father “sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!'”16 Since our prayer sets forth our desires before God, it is again the Father, “he who searches the hearts of men,” who “knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”17 The prayer to Our Father is inserted into the mysterious mission of the Son and of the Spirit.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
399. Do we have any responsibility for sins committed by others?
329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?
457. What place does the family occupy in society?
172. Why must the Church proclaim the Gospel to the whole world?
508. What is forbidden by the seventh commandment?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
