Lord's Prayer Today

Few prayers are as familiar as the Lord's Prayer. Every word and petition is filled with powerful images. For many, however, the constant repetition of the words have made the richness of this prayer grow dim. Repetition without understanding cannot be adequate. A reflective study of Jesus' model prayer can help us to understand and follow more clearly the teaching of this prayer.

Our familiarity with the Model Prayer sometimes costs us its impact. Prayer is seldom easy. It requires time, di...