2861. In the fourth petition, by saying “give us,” we express in communion with our brethren our filial trust in our heavenly Father. “Our daily bread” refers to the earthly nourishment necessary to everyone for subsistence, and also to the Bread of Life: the Word of God and the Body of Christ. It is received in God’s “today,” as the indispensable, (super – ) essential nourishment of the feast of the coming Kingdom anticipated in the Eucharist.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
72. What was the original condition of the human person according to the plan of God?
434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).
510. When does the Church intervene in social areas?
477. What practices are contrary to respect for the bodily integrity of the human person?
284. Does the breaking of the bread divide Christ?
596. What does “Lead us not into temptation” mean?
525. How is one to use the means of social communication?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
How did King Asa restore true worship and win the war against Ethiopia in 1 Kings 15:9-24?
