2769. In Baptism and Confirmation, the handing on (traditio) of the Lord’s Prayer signifies new birth into the divine life. Since Christian prayer is our speaking to God with the very word of God, those who are “born anew”. . . through the living and abiding word of God”20 learn to invoke their Father by the one Word he always hears. They can henceforth do so, for the seal of the Holy Spirit’s anointing is indelibly placed on their hearts, ears, lips, indeed their whole filial being. This is why most of the patristic commentaries on the Our Father are addressed to catechumens and neophytes. When the Church prays the Lord’s Prayer, it is always the people made up of the “new-born” who pray and obtain mercy.21
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
409. Where can one find the most complete realization of the common good?
282. How is Christ present in the Eucharist?
141. What did the Holy Spirit accomplish in John the Baptist?
337. What is the plan of God regarding man and woman?
91. How did the two wills of the incarnate Word cooperate?
568. What are the expressions of the life of prayer?
375. What norms must conscience always follow?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
What lessons can we learn from Haman’s fall in Esther 7:7-8?
