Catechism index

2858. 2858 IN BRIEF By asking "hallowed be thy name" we enter into God's plan, the sanctification of his name - revealed first to Moses and then in Jesus - by us and in us, in … →
2859. 2859 IN BRIEF By the second petition, the Church looks first to Christ's return and the final coming of the Reign of God. It also prays for the growth of the Kingdom of God in … →
2860. 2860 IN BRIEF In the third petition, we ask our Father to unite our will to that of his Son, so as to fulfill his plan of salvation in the life of the world. →
2861. 2861 IN BRIEF 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 … →
2862. 2862 IN BRIEF The fifth petition begs God's mercy for our offences, mercy which can penetrate our hearts only if we have learned to forgive our enemies, with the example and help of Christ. →
2863. 2863 IN BRIEF When we say "lead us not into temptation" we are asking God not to allow us to take the path that leads to sin. This petition implores the Spirit of discernment and … →
2864. 2864 IN BRIEF In the last petition, "but deliver us from evil," Christians pray to God with the Church to show forth the victory, already won by Christ, over the "ruler of this world," Satan, … →
2865. 2865 IN BRIEF By the final "Amen," we express our "fiat" concerning the seven petitions: "So be it". Previous - Next Copyright © Libreria Editrice Vaticana →