Thy Will Be Done
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
Read this Gospel passage aloud to the family
Matthew 6:7-15 - Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This is how you are to pray:
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
“If you forgive men their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you do not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.”
(Parent) Reread this part a few times aloud
“This is how you are to pray: Our Father who art in heaven…”
(Parent) Read this meditation aloud to the family
There is so much richness in the Lord’s Prayer (the “Our Father”). It is a prayer that comes straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ. The necessary elements of all other prayers are contained in it. It addresses God as our Father. (Shouldn’t that change our approach to prayer!?) It shows that God plays an active role in our prayer and gives great attention to our lives. It should be reflected upon, phrase by phrase, and word by word, time and time again.
Instead of, or in addition to praying a part of the Rosary in prayer today, take some time now to say and slowly repeat the “Our Father” together a few times (five times, maybe). Think of the words and phrases, and what they mean. Enjoy your prayer. Consider yourself a child speaking to your loving, attentive Father in heaven…because this is what is really happening!
As a family, pray a portion of the Rosary together (very short if children are young) reflecting on the Scripture passage above. (Optional: allow a brief time for discussion or questions from children concerning their thoughts and prayer.)
Reminder for Parents: Pier is just meant to be a jumping off point. The real goal is that you pray & eventually use the fruits of your personal prayer as the content of your family’s prayer. Duc in altum.
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