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
513. What is the meaning of work?
169. What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with the Jewish people?
156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?
13. In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur?
166. Why is the Church called “Catholic”?
296. What is the name of this sacrament?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)
What is the importance of caring for the weak according to James 1:27?
What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?
