Seven aspects of Lord's prayer

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Eleventh Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Mt 6:7-15*

*First Reading : Sir 48:1-14*

*Seven aspects of Lord's prayer*

*1) Biblical Understanding of 7*

There are 7 important aspects in the Lord's prayer 

Number 7 has a special significance in the Bible 

It communicates a sense of completeness and Fullness 

Accordingly the Lord's prayer is complete and full prayer, which misses nothing 

There are 7 sacraments

There are 7 days for a week 

Peter asks about 7 times forgiving

All these show the significance of number 7 

*2) 7 Aspects of Lord's Prayer*

The 7 aspects of the Lord's prayer are the following

*I) Greatness of His Holy Name*

Hallowed be thy name, speaks about the Holiness of God's name 

God's name is precious and very Holy, which can't be taken in vain 

The second commandment tells us not to take the name of God in vain 

Due respect for God's name is necessary

*II) Greatness of His Kingdom*

Thy kingdom come - speaks about the greatness of God's kingdom

In God's kingdom, justice, peace, love, joy, happiness are always found. 

We are looking forward to such kingdom. Therefore we pray for God's kingdom to take place here on earth 

*III) Greatness of His will*

Thy will be done - shows the greatness of God's will 

To do God's will, one needs a great amount of Humility 

Jesus completely surrendered to the will of God, dying on the cross 

*IV) God as Sustainer*

Give us this day our daily bread - shows the sustaining aspect of the heavenly Father

Creator God is also the sustainer God. Everything comes from God. We need to ask from God for our daily sustenance

*V) God as Merciful Father*

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us

These lines highlight the merciful aspect of God the Father

God is ready to forgive our sins, as we forgive others 

Unless we forgive others, it doesn't work in our life 

*VI) God as Redeemer*

Lead us not into temptation

Temptations are the part of our life

Temptations can't be avoided any one in their life 

It is impossible to live our life without temptations

Only God has to protect us. In fact God redeems us from our wretched to a new life 

This is wonderful aspect of Lord's Prayer 

*VII) God who delivers from Evil power*

deliver us from evil.

God is the deliver in our life.

He delivers us from Satan and evil power

Only God can deliver us from evil one 

That's why we need to pray constantly 

*3) The Spirit of Lord's prayer in my life*

How do I see the Lord's prayer?

Am I able to practice these 7 aspect of the Prayer? 

Which is the most touching aspect of the Lord's prayer in my life?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*