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The Evangelical Pope | “Our Father …”

May 20, 2024

Living Words from John Paul II

Edited by Abraham A. van Kempen

Published Sunday, May 19, 2024

Each week we let Saint Pope John Paul II share meaningful signposts to spark socio-economic resolves through justice and righteousness combined with mercy and compassion; in short, love.

“‘Our Father in heaven …

__ Matthew 6:9-13 (New International Version)

The Vatican – 30 March 1985 | On our lips, in our hearts, is the Lord's Prayer that begins with the words "Our Father."

In revealing the Father, the Lord's Prayer also affirms humanity's universal brotherhood, starkly opposing any form of conflict or struggle among people.

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The first desire of the “Lord's Prayer” is the glorification of the name of God, the coming of His kingdom, and the fulfillment of His will. If we consider this first, everything else will be given to us.

The progress of science, economics, social organization, and culture will not rob us of our humanity. Instead, it will reflect the love that gives life, meaning, and joy to human effort.

Excerpted from:

AÑO INTERNACIONAL DE LA JUVENTUD, DISCURSO DEL PAPA JUAN PABLO II EN EL ENCUENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE JÓVENES CELEBRADO EN LA PLAZA DE SAN JUAN DE LETRÁN DE ROMA Sábado 30 de marzo de 1985

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/es/speeches/1985/march/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_19850330_giovani-san-giovanni.html