on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive those who are in debt to us. Do not bring us to the test,
but deliver us from the evil one. If you forgive others their wrongdoings, your Father in heaven will also forgive yours. If you do not forgive others,
then your Father will not forgive you.
Reflection:
Prayer is not a conversation with God per se but a relationship. This
relationship is cultivated in many different ways. One may opt to faithfully
follow a routine of liturgical, devotional and corporal works of mercy. Talking to
God is just one of the many activities in nourishing the loving relationship with
Him. Thus, Jesus tells His listeners to not put too much emphasis in the use of words
when relating to God. If you are secure in God’s love, you need not talk too much to
catch God’s attention. One look at you and God knows your needs. He may not give
it at once because God’s perfect timing is not like that of ours. God gives it when it
is most effective.
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