Our Father
Welcome to Part 4, Section 2 of the Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We'll continue discussing "Christian Prayer," or How We Pray. In this first section, Fr. Mike will be diving into the Our Father, or the Lord's Prayer. To find the Reading Plan from Ascension, visit https://hallow.com/ciyplan
13 sessions
1Day 353: The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father”Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764.CCC #2759-2764
2Day 354: The Prayer of the ChurchThrough the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772.CCC #2765-2772
3Day 355: Summary of the Lord’s PrayerThe In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776.CCC #2773-2776
4Day 356: We Dare to SayWhen we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785.CCC #2777-2785
5Day 357: God, “Our” FatherGod’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793.CCC #2786-2793
6Day 358: Who Art in HeavenAs we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802.CCC #2794-2802*
7Day 359: The Seven PetitionsIn the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806.CCC #2803-2806
8Day 360: Hallowing God’s NameWhat does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815.CCC #2807-2815
9Day 361: The Kingdom and Will of GodWhen we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827.CCC #2816-2827
10Day 362: Our Daily BreadAsking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837.CCC #2828-2837
11Day 363: Forgive Us Our TrespassesForgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845.CCC #2838-2845
12Day 364: Deliver Us from EvilToward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856.CCC #2846-2856
13Day 365: So Be ItCongratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865.CCC #2857-2865*